In Brazil, drug abuse and self-medication is a reality that becomes cultural. Just feel a headache, spine or a cold, that most people resort to the old suitcase full of medicines for various symptoms.
Rapid relief from pain and discomfort is certainly more convenient than running to the hospital or making an appointment for every symptom of illness, but the problem lies in the fact that indiscriminate drug use can trigger problems such as addiction, overdose. and even mask serious health problems.
People who experience constant headaches and take medications frequently, for example, may be ignoring a signal from the body that something is not going well. Therefore, in addition to taking the medicine that provides relief, it is recommended to make an appointment with a specialist to investigate the cause of pain, which in more severe cases may be related to aneurysms and even tumors.
The wide availability of medicines that are sold in pharmacies and drugstores without the need for a prescription, contributes to the increase of the problem. Top sellers include dipyrone, acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen. And the most common problems are headaches, body and stomach, fevers, colds and cramps.
Another serious problem is administering different types of drugs at the same time, which can cause one to interfere with the other, causing damage to the body and even nullifying the expected effect. This is especially true for older people who need to take blood pressure, diabetes control, memory, and bone vitamins all at the same time.
To be aware of possible risks, reading the package leaflet is indispensable before taking any kind of medicine. In addition to your indications, you should be aware of contraindications to prolonged use, overdose and even foods and beverages that cannot be consumed during administration. Aspirin, for example, can cause bleeding, and is contraindicated in cases of dengue. Paracetamol cannot be administered for more than five days in children and more than 10 days in adults.
And it's not just drugs sold in drugstores and drugstores that can be harmful. The manipulated can also hide risks and cause side effects, as their formulas mix different substances that can affect various parts of the body, such as the kidneys, in the case of weight loss formulas containing high doses of diuretic.
Anyone who has a condition or is allergic to any medicine should pay attention and always inform the doctor during the consultation, any allergic reaction that occurs when using any medicine, which helps the doctor to avoid drugs with similar substances.
Do not doubt that the best option is to prevent against problems caused by the abuse of medicines is to use only what is indicated by your doctor, in the amount and times indicated by him, after all, it makes no sense to treat a problem while developing another.
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