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02.10.2015
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From impotence to changes in taste, see what side effects they may cause you.
Today, with the advancement of medicine and pharmacology, we have available in a very easy way and without prescription, an arsenal of drugs such as analgesics, muscle relaxants, natural soothing and anti-hypertensive, which often dispense need for medical prescriptions. Therefore, we do use some medicine on their own. However innocuous they may seem, any medication can have adverse effects if used improperly and indiscriminately. Check it out!
The analgesic, anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs used to control disease, such as dipyrone (Novalgina ©, Anador ©), acetaminophen (Tylenol ©), diclofenac sodium (Voltarem ©, Biofenac ©) Nimesulide (Escarflan ©) They are part of a group called anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs. When used excessively, can - to cause gastritis and stomach ulcers - diseases that can lead to a lot of pain in the belly. Also, drugs are toxic to the kidney and liver. Some people are allergic to these drugs, with signs of hypersensitivity skin, difficulty breathing or even anaphylactic shock (very serious allergic reaction, which endangers the life). Dipyrone, exclusively, can still cause a phenomenon called agranulocytosis - blood disorder characterized by marked reduction of the defense cells of the body and can predispose the emergence of serious infections.
One should not make random use of antihypertensive. The diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure) is made by the doctor and the choice of drug, also. There are many anti-hypertensive class on the market. Each patient has a different profile and hence the criteria that are better suited to the specific drug class. As regards adverse effects, hydrochlorothiazide, e.g., diuretic widely used in the treatment of hypertension, can raise the levels of sugar and fat in the blood, increasing the propensity for diabetes and high cholesterol. It can also cause dehydration and increase in uric acid levels in the blood.
Captopril, in turn, can cause from mild adverse effects such as dry cough and change in taste until angioedema - allergic reaction that can prevent breathing. The losartan has adverse effects similar to captopril, but does not cause dry cough. Nifedipine can cause headache, dizziness and constipation. Atenolol and propranolol can also increase the risk of developing or worsening diabetes and high cholesterol. Also can cause weakness, impotence and difficulty breathing in people with asthma or COPD (emphysema).
The misconception that "natural medicine, if you do well, it does not hurt" associated with the popular culture of using "herbal", easy access ("the neighbor's yard"), low cost and within the self-medication context increment the indiscriminate use of herbal medicines without medical supervision. We must remember that the plant, as well as other drugs, is a product unconnected with the human body that can produce potentially toxic by-products to the multiplication of our cells, liver, stomach, kidney and nervous system. It also increases the risk of overdose, interaction with other medicines, contamination by pesticides, heavy metals and micro-organisms.
One example of herbal, widespread are the "calming teas" that have several adverse effects, such as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) which can cause numbness, kava (Piper methirsticum) tremors, grass-santo ( Cymbopogon citratus) fainting, maracujina (purple passionflower) drowsiness, nausea, and green tea - liver damage and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) drowsiness. In case of use of these plants should be aware of the symptoms. When preparing medicines prefer harvested plants recently. Use only those of effectiveness scientifically proven, do not reap those near the waste, drains or roadside, rinse well before using and renewing the tea always every 24 hours.
Remember, ALL MEDICAL PLAN CAN BE TOXIC if used improperly.
Source: iBahia
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