All Prescribed Medications have Side Effects and these can lead to Serious Organ and Tissue damage
This in turn will cause breakdown in these organs functioning properly for YOU
For Example – Kidney disease, Liver disease, Heart disease just to name a few.
What is Prescribed Medication?
A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription. The reason for this difference in substance control is the potential scope of misuse, from drug abuse to practicing medicine without a license and without sufficient education. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug.
So in short as you can see prescribed medication is now noted as a drug and not a medicine. The reason being that for something to be classed truly as a medicine it needs to have the ability to support your body’s own healing mechanisms as well as to “Do No Harm”. Prescribed drugs and over -the- counter medications all “Do Harm” and have no health benefits in restoring or repairing any of your body functions.
Not Wanting to Scare You, but Let’s Look at the Harmful Effects of some of the More Common Medications
It has been noted that there are more people suffering from symptoms caused by prescribed medication than any other area of life.
Read below for some examples of the side effects of these medications, remembering that the longer you take them, then the more serious the side effects will be, causing long term damage.
- Anticonvulsant medicines
These may cause:
- Corticosteroids
These may cause:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Swelling of hands and feet.
- Increased appetite.
- Increased risk of infection.
- Osteoporosis (with long-term use).
- Cataracts (with long-term use).
Because of the chance of side effects, doctors usually try to prescribe steroid medicines only for a short time.
- Opiate pain relievers
These may cause:
- Constipation.
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint.
- Drowsiness.
- Nausea or vomiting.
Opiate pain relievers are strong medicines that can be very helpful in treating pain, especially after an injury or surgery. They are safest when you use them exactly as your doctor prescribes. But there is a risk of addiction when you take them for more than a few days. The risk is lower if you follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take them. Your risk is slightly higher if you or someone in your family has a history of substance abuse. If you are worried about addiction, talk with your doctor.
If you are taking a long-acting opiate pain reliever, make sure you know how to use it safely.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants
These may cause:
- Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressants
These may cause:
- Constipation.
- Cough.
- Dizziness.
- Dry mouth.
- Headache.
- Nausea and loss of appetite.
- Decrease in sexual desire or ability.
- Sleep problems.
- Weight loss.
- Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants
These may cause:
- Blurred vision.
- Confusion.
- Constipation.
- Drowsiness and fatigue.
- Dry mouth.
- Loss of sexual desire or ability.
“Optimal Health isn’t an absence of Sickness,” but to obtain and maintain Optimal Health. Is about giving your body the Best Support possible when becoming “Sick” to regain Health once again. Food from Nature to fuel your body with essential vitamins and minerals, Rest and Medicines from Nature such as Herbal Formulas and Homeopathics. If necessary nutritional supplements that are directly from Nature, not chemically derived.
Empowering You to Optimal Health Julie Doherty N.D
