What is it
A side effect of a drug is an effect that does not meet the goals for which the medicine was taken, nor is it directed at the cure of any kind of disease. In short, this is an undesirable effect that occurs when taking the drug at recommended doses. In the case when the drug is used in too large quantities, it is more appropriate to talk about an overdose (intoxication). The fact that the action of most drugs is based on their specific interaction with certain areas in the body, they can be conditionally called targets - these are receptors, enzymes, transport systems and genes. Medications affect the so-called. "Target", and so the necessary effect is achieved. However, drugs rarely have selectivity, and, in addition to influencing the necessary systems, they also affect the work of other bodies. So, for example, with the intake of nitroglycerin, not only the coronary vessels of the heart but also the vessels of the brain expand, in connection with which there is a nitroglycerin headache. Therefore, in most cases, experts advise to think about before taking another pill. After all, it's often better to do with natural resources.
Headache
Analgesics are toxic and, again, destroy the gastric mucosa. If you take them long enough, tolerance is developed, you will have to increase the number of tablets or go to more powerful drugs with a lot of side effects. And this does not solve the problem - the pills drown out the pain, but do not eliminate its root cause. Herbs, diet, massage.
The head may ache from malnutrition, improper posture during sleep or during work. Analyze your diet - some products can cause an allergic reaction from the meninges - headaches. Try to exclude from your diet fatty, fried, spicy, alcohol, white yeast bread and citrus. A good option is buying an orthopedic pillow. And if you work in the office - carefully watch how you sit. Often the working habit of simultaneously typing and holding the handset with the shoulder leads to wild headaches. Try to take a contrast shower, massage with water (comfortable temperature is individual, so here you can focus only on your own feelings). Some people also get help on the head. Do not forget about the herbs - an extract of valerian, motherwort, or peony tincture.
Insomnia, depression
Relanium: fenazenam are among the most popular drugs in the benzodia-zepin group. During the reception of such drugs, the general emotional background is reduced, lethargy, drowsiness appear. Moreover, their use leads to addiction, and, consequently, an increase in the dose of the medicine taken. Therefore, it is recommended to resort to them in really urgent cases. Glycine. This amino acid, which is naturally produced in the body, therefore does not inhibit brain activity, but simply reduces the level of excitability of the nervous system. Glycine regulates metabolism, reduces psycho-emotional stress, improves mental performance, regulates the activity of glutamate (NMDA) receptors, thus reducing aggression, conflict, increasing social adaptation, improving mood, easing sleep and normalizing sleep. Vegetosovascular disorders (in the menopause, too!) And the symptoms of cerebral disorders with ischemic stroke and CCT are smoothed out. Reduces the toxic effect of alcohol and other substances that depress the function of the central nervous system. The effect of glycine is not accompanied by side effects (does not apply to cases of individual intolerance), so glycine can be bought at any pharmacy. 2-3 tablets a day will help normalize sleep (they should be absorbed and in no case should not be washed down with water).
Stomach ache
Antatsida effectively adsorb and envelop. Contraindications: sick kidneys, diseases of the cardiovascular system. Potato juice, cereal broths, oils, milk, honey.
Standard errors when taking medication
- Self-treatment.
- Mistakes when taking medication prescribed by a doctor.
- Reception of drugs that have a synergistic effect (enhancing the effect of each other).
- Taking medication without taking into account immune reactions.
- Ignorance about genetically predetermined consequences.
- Drinking alcohol in parallel with taking medication.
Side effects of drugs
- Anaphylaxis (choking): insulin, penicillin, iodinated medications.
- Fever: penicillin, aminosalicylic acid.
- Violation of sexual desire: blockers, diuretics, oral contraceptives, lithium preparations, sedatives.
- Acne: steroids, iodine-containing drugs, oral contraceptives, antihistamines, barbiturates, aspirin.
- Diarrhea: broad-spectrum antibiotics, magnesium in antacids.
- Constipation: barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, tricyclic antidepressants.
Prepare a decoction of nettles in milk, a decoction of sea buckthorn with honey - they neutralize the effect of acid. Also, slimy broths of oatmeal, rice, barley will be useful. Pour them with boiling water and cook a little in the water, adding low-fat milk. To restore the mucous membrane should be used and oil: drink a teaspoon half an hour before meals and at night. With the aggressive activity of the acid juice: potato, beetroot. Take before and after eating.
How to neutralize micronutrient deficiencies when taking medication
1. If you use acid-lowering drugs, be sure to include broccoli, milk, wheat germ, or copper, folate and iron deficiency in your diet.
2. The use of pain medications leads to deficiency of iron, zinc, vitamin C, so try to eat citrus, pumpkin seeds, cabbage, lentils (the latter two products do not suit those who suffer from intestinal problems, in particular from increased gas production).
3. Oral contraceptives of the last generation are indispensable in the treatment of endometriosis and fibroids, but can lead to deficiency of folic acid, magnesium, zinc and vitamin C. To avoid this, diversify your table with products such as: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, soybeans, seafood, spinach and wheat germ.
4. Antibiotics cause a deficiency of folic acid, vitamins B12, C, K, and this leads to a decrease in immunity. Eat asparagus, all kinds of cabbage, brown rice, walnuts, beans.
Doctor's advice
Even paracetamol, which is a quite common medicine, can lead to rather tragic consequences. One-time administration of 8 grams of the drug is considered a toxic dose. The medicine itself is harmless, but the substances formed during its disintegration in the liver are poisonous. The liver deactivates them, connecting them with glutathione. With regular use of alcohol, glutathione reserves are depleted, toxic substances do not bind to anything and destroy the liver. In case of paracetamol poisoning, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor and tell about all the medications taken, since dialysis is ineffective in this case, and forced diuresis is simply contraindicated.