Beware OTC Drugs Are Not Always Safe!
Posted by Vicki | Under Medications Effect on NutritionIt is well known that prescription drugs can have harmful side effects, but the same is true for OTC drugs, which aren’t necessarily safe just because they do not require a prescription!
For example, this chart lists the inherent side effects of many known OTC drugs, most of which cause an improper acid balance in the body, a prerequisite for chronic disease.
And I may as well include here a similar chart on the side affects of many familiar prescription drugs.
They also inhibit nutrient absorption in many cases, and even deplete vital minerals and nutrients from your system!
This post from Dr. Mercola describes some additonal warnings that you must be aware of – including the harmful effects on brain function from something seemingly as innocuous as Benadryl, Unisom and other similar drugs.
Simply put – limit your use of OTC as well as prescription drugs to the absolute necessary!
This is very sound advice…medicine is medicine, it should only be used when necessary.
People can also have dangerous reactions or side effects associated with OTC medication. My mother had a dangerous reaction to Sudafed, involving a high fever. Just because something is sold OTC does not mean it is safe or without side effects.
The same goes for certain herbal teas, especially those marketed as medicinal or wellness teas. Although I do think there are often benefits of herbal medicines over modern, synthetic medicines, they are still medicines, they still have side effects and downsides, and should be used with caution and only used when necessary.
Hi Alex!
Thanks for stopping by, great to see you again! I know it has been a while since my last post. I’m going to be better, I promise!
But you are so right, people can have dangerous reactions, and I am glad your mother is ok, though she had to learn that the hard way.
And too, I didn’t come right out and recommend herbal remedies, although in many cases they are far better than drugs, they too can have side effects and downsides.
Prevention is worth nine pounds of cure as they say, and if we truly are keeping down inflammation and oxidative stress, and balancing our pH, we should experience few of the ailments which would ever have us considering any drugs!
Wishing You Continued Health and Happiness,
I agree with you. We should limit our use of Over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs as well. Because we might end up experiencing the adverse reaction of these drugs. And then complications follow. So, it is better to practice prevention than cure. We are what we eat. We are what we do. So take responsible for our own body.
Absolutely Randall! I agree completely, if we practice prevention then we will not need OTC drugs and can prevent the need for many prescription drugs. All of them are dangerous for long term health, and we’re much better off staying healthy!
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment!
Wishing You Health and Happiness,
