{"id":13892,"date":"2019-06-05T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T12:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=13892"},"modified":"2021-01-14T16:47:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T11:17:15","slug":"deal-with-side-effects-of-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/deal-with-side-effects-of-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Side Effects of Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Medicines are a necessary part of treatment for all <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/health-problems-during-the-winter-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health problem<\/a>. They fight harmful bacteria, relieve pain, and save lives. Are you taking some over the counter medicine frequently or you taking some prescribed medicine for a long time. Though, you may be at the risk of some side effects of the medicine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/skin-cancer-can-be-prevented\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">5 Ways in Which Skin Cancer Can be Prevented<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Well, we all know, every drug has side effects. How vulnerable you are to these side effects of medicine, it depends on many different factors, which can be usually collect as patient-related, drug-related, and environmentally or socially-related. Here, we going to discuss how these side effects can harm you and to deal with these side effects of the medicine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the common Side Effects of Medicine?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some common problems you can face while taking medicines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/constipation-in-toddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Constipation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin rash or dermatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/dehydration-due-to-diarrheal-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drowsiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/top-13-natural-remedies-to-cure-mouth-ulcers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dry mouth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/headache-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Headache<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of more serious side effects of medicines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suicidal thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abnormal heart rhythms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-causes-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Internal bleeding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/smokers-must-get-regular-screening-for-lung-cancer-doctors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is it a side-effect?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Usually, whenever we experience anything unusual after taking a new medication generally we assume that it is a side effect, when it may not necessarily the side effect. There are some other factors that may cause a person to feel unwell include an incorrect diagnosis, the wrong dose of the medication, or an allergic reaction to the medication.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/risk-factors-for-antibiotic-use-in-pregnancy-and-lactation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Risk Factors for Antibiotic Use in Pregnancy and Lactation<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Ways to Deal With Side Effects of Medicine<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some common tips on the most common side effects you may experience on certain medicine:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Birth Control Pills:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/health-conditions-that-cause-to-weight-gain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Weight gain<\/a> and are Breast tenderness are well-known, but some women don\u2019t know how common it is to spot and bleed in-between their periods. &#8220;Some women stop taking pills because they think the pills aren\u2019t working, but then they face a completely different side effect altogether which is <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/chest-pain-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talk to your Doctor if you feel chest pains, shortness of breath or sudden swelling in the leg which can be a sign of a blood clot in the lung or the leg.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Anti-Depressants<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drowsiness and headaches are common effects of anti-depression. <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/female-sexual-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sexual dysfunction<\/a> can also be a problem, Don\u2019t\u2019 ignore to mention it, and consult to the physician.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Modern anti-depressants contain some risk, but though rare, severe side effects can occur like the feeling of more depressed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Over-the-counter Pain Killers<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An upset <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/warning-signs-of-stomach-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stomach<\/a> is extremely common, especially with non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, and taking the medication with food or milk can help to avoid the same.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Well, taking OTC pain-killers on a long-term, regular basis, however, can lead to severe side effects like frequent use of paracetamol can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/liver-damage-causes-symptoms-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liver damage<\/a>, and Aspirin can lead to ulceration of the stomach if used excessively for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Lipid-lowering Drugs<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Head and stomach aches are common and may experience intense but non-harmful facial flushing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Though it is rare, rhabdomyolysis breakdown of muscle cells. Sudden onset of muscle pain or weakness\u2019 especially if you are taking a lipid-lowering agent should consult to a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Antibiotics<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After using antibiotics, upset stomachs are common and, as many people can experience, yeast infections. Taking probiotics can help in such conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you feel that your heart racing or short of breath, light-headed after taking medicine, then consult to a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Deal with side effects of Medicine?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Well, the most side effects of the medicine are transient give it a week or two and they will probably go away on their own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the common side effects spanning the whole spectrum of drugs, are drowsiness, upset stomachs, headaches, constipation, and dry mouth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Reduce the Risk of Side Effects:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To reduce your risk of feeling the side-effects of medicine :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take all prescribed medicines by your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t take medicines on your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about your medication. All prescription medicines including how to use it, side effects and precautions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your pharmacist can also tell you for your medicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your pharmacist about the possible side effect, if you buy over-the-counter or complementary medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a yearly review of all the medicines you are taking. It is important for older people as they are more likely to have side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we all know that medicines help us to relieve pain and to treat the diseases but these medicines have some side effect too. Which are not good for our health and harm us badly if used for a long time. So, it is recommended that try to avoid access use of over the counter medicine and you are dealing with any problem then <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consult your doctor<\/a> and take prescribed medicine by the doctor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/pharmacy\/blood-pressure-drugs-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Blood Pressure Drug\u2019s Side Effects: Are You Aware About That<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medicines are a necessary part of treatment for all health problem. They fight harmful bacteria, relieve pain, and save lives. Are you taking some over the counter medicine frequently or you taking some prescribed medicine for a long time. Though, you may be at the risk of some side effects of the medicine. &nbsp; (People&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-style\" href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/deal-with-side-effects-of-medicine\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":14054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[18114,18113,18117,18115,18116],"yst_prominent_words":[1236,9761,9757,18070,18068,18071,18066,669,18067,18065,655,623,18072,18069,666,9319,656,18064,18063,2666],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13892"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13892"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26899,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13892\/revisions\/26899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13892"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=13892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}