Mistakes when Taking Drugs

Here are the things you should look for when taking medication.

In taking drugs, there are certain rules that must be done. If you do not pay attention to the rules of taking medication, there will be many negative effects on your own body. Therefore, you should avoid it so that the medicine you drink can work in accordance with its function for your body. Here are the things you should look for when taking medication. 1. Consume it with a dose that is too high
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consuming too much Tylenol can cause serious liver damage. "If you take drugs with too high a dose, you may have the possibility of experiencing increased side effects such as excessive sleepiness," said Barbara Young, PharmD, MHA, consumer medical information editor for the American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists (ASHP ). 2. Overuse of drugs
A study at Boston University found that 15 percent of those who use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Advil or Aleve exceed the recommended dose in a one-week period, can cause serious side effects such as intestinal bleeding and even heart attack. 3. Taking medicine with or without food
"For certain types of drugs, foods, or certain foods, it affects how the drug is absorbed from the stomach to the food.On the other hand, some medications may irritate the stomach, such as NSAIDs including ibuprofen and best consumed with food to minimize irritation," Young. Read the label or ask your pharmacist whether you should take your medication with or without food.

4. Consume not on schedule 

The FDA recommends to make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows everything you do is in line with their perspectives. "If you take some medication, consult your pharmacist to get the best schedule for you to drink," Young said.

Pay attention to the rules in taking medication, because otherwise there will be many negative impacts for your own body.

5. Stop the consumption of drugs too quickly

When you already feel your condition is better, you immediately stop your medication intake. "Stopping treatment suddenly can cause quite severe consequences," said Dave Walker, RPh, a member of the Medical Advisory Board, the MedShadow Foundation. "Some medications may have an adverse effect on a sudden stop, including SSRIs such as Prozac, which take time to build the system to be effective," he said.

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