Prescription drug abuse is the use of a prescription medicine in a way not intended by the prescriber.
Prescription drug abuse, also called prescription drug misuse, includes everything from taking a friend's prescription painkiller for your backache to snorting or injecting ground-up pills to get high. Prescription drug abuse may become ongoing and compulsive, despite the negative consequences.
Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse depend on the specific drug. Because of their mind-altering properties, the most misused prescription drugs are:
- Opioids used to treat pain, such as medicines containing oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet) and those containing hydrocodone (Norco)
- Anti-anxiety medicines, sedatives and hypnotics used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium) and zolpidem (Ambien)
- Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and certain sleep disorders, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, others), dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Mydayis) and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
You Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse
Opioids
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Feeling high
- Slowed breathing rate
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Poor coordination
- Increased dose needed for pain relief
- Worsening or increased sensitivity to pain with higher doses
Anti-anxiety medicines and sedatives
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Unsteady walking
- Slurred speech
- Poor concentration
- Dizziness
- Problems with memory
- Slowed breathing
Stimulants
- Increased alertness
- Feeling high
- Irregular heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- High body temperature
- Reduced appetite
- Insomnia
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
Other signs
- Forging, stealing or selling prescriptions
- Taking higher doses than prescribed
- Being hostile or having mood swings
- Sleeping less or more
- Making poor decisions
- Being unusually energetic, high or revved up
- Being drowsy
- Requesting early refills or continually "losing" prescriptions, so more prescriptions must be written
- Trying to get prescriptions from more than one prescriber
This is only a few of the side effects of Prescribed Drugs- Only controlling the symptoms and to control you- This "drugs" will not heal you- but it will create a solid income for Pharma en die the medical world of Drugs.
Here is a few very familiar "Drugs" prescribed by medical profession- Billions of Rands every month-
What is Glucophage?
Glucophage is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Glucophage is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Glucophage side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Glucophage: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some people using metformin develop lactic acidosis, which can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as:
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unusual muscle pain;
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feeling cold;
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trouble breathing;
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feeling dizzy, light-headed, tired, or very weak;
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stomach pain, vomiting; or
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slow or irregular heart rate.
Common Glucophage side effects may include:
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low blood sugar;
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nausea, upset stomach; or
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diarrhea.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Because this Drugs will put you Pancreas on hold- as long as you use it
Real alternative health care got the solution to cure this- without any Side effects - if you change a few of your habits.
Always asked "why" you are sick and never except a diagnose without a reason that is health related.
Medications Used to Treat High Blood Pressure
Diuretics
These high blood pressure medications flush extra water and sodium (salt) from your body. Diuretics may cause these side effects:
Extra urination. Extra water out means more time in the bathroom. Take these medications earlier in the day and when you're not far away from a bathroom.
Erection problems in some men
Weakness, leg cramps, or fatigue. Diuretics may decrease the body's levels of the mineral potassium, which can lead to these side effects. Certain potassium-sparing diuretics do not have this effect, however.
Intense and sudden foot pain, which is a symptom of gout; this is rare.
Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers make your heart beat less forcefully and more slowly. These medications may cause side effects such as:
Asthma symptoms
Cold hands and feet
Depression
Erection problems
Insomnia and sleep problems
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
These high blood pressure medications block formation of a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow, so vessels relax. ACE inhibitors may cause these side effects:
A dry, hacking cough that doesn't go away. If you have this side effect, the doctor may prescribe another type of medication.
Skin rash and a loss of taste are two other possible side effects of ACE inhibitors.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
These high blood pressure medications shield blood vessels from a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. This allows blood vessels to stay open. One of the more common side effects of ARBs is dizziness.
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
These high blood pressure medications keep calcium from entering heart muscle and blood vessel cells. Blood vessels can then relax. CCBs may cause these side effects:
Constipation
Dizziness
Headache
Irregular or very rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
Swollen ankles
Alpha-Blockers
Alpha-blockers reduce nerve impulses to blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. These medications may cause:
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness when standing up suddenly or getting up in the morning (from reduced blood pressure)
Fast heart rate
Alpha-2 Receptor Agonist
This high blood pressure medication decreases activity in the adrenaline-producing part of the nervous system. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Alpha-Beta-Blockers
These high blood pressure medications reduce nerve impulses and also slow the heartbeat. Patients with severe high blood pressure often receive them by intravenous (IV) injection. But the doctor may also prescribe these medications for people who have congestive heart failure. Alpha-beta blockers may cause a drop in blood pressure when you stand up suddenly or first get up in the morning. This can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
Central Agonists
These high blood pressure medications control nerve impulses, relaxing blood vessels.
Central agonists may cause:
Anemia
Constipation
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness when standing up suddenly or getting up in the morning (from a drop in blood pressure)
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Erection problems
Fever
Peripheral Adrenergic Inhibitors
This type of medication blocks neurotransmitters in the brain, so the message to constrict doesn't reach smooth muscles. Used less often than other high blood pressure medications, these drugs can cause:
Diarrhea
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness when standing up suddenly or getting up in the morning (from reduced blood pressure)
Erection problems
Heartburn
Stuffy nose
If nightmares or insomnia persist, talk with your doctor about another HBP medication option.
Why do you still use these "drugs" if they only control your so called diagnose -with all these side effects that will eventually give you another health problem?
Real alternative health care got another solution to cure this- without so many side effects -
Always asked "why" you sick and never except a diagnose without a reason that is health related- Don't feel intimidated Its your life- it's your body-
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body.
Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body.
Many different chemotherapy drugs are available. Chemotherapy drugs can be used alone or in combination to treat a wide variety of cancers.
Though chemotherapy is an effective way to treat many types of cancer, chemotherapy treatment also carries a risk of side effects. Some chemotherapy side effects are mild and treatable, while others can cause serious complications.
I have been Diagnosed with the possibility of cancer….
Why it's done
Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells in people with cancer.
There are a variety of settings in which chemotherapy may be used in people with cancer:
To cure the cancer without other treatments. Chemotherapy can be used as the primary or sole treatment for cancer.
After other treatments, to kill hidden cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used after other treatments, such as surgery, to kill any cancer cells that might remain in the body. Doctors call this adjuvant therapy.
To prepare you for other treatments. Chemotherapy can be used to shrink a tumor so that other treatments, such as radiation and surgery, are possible. Doctors call this neoadjuvant therapy.
To ease signs and symptoms. Chemotherapy may help relieve signs and symptoms of cancer by killing some of the cancer cells. Doctors call this palliative chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy for conditions other than cancer
Some chemotherapy drugs have proved useful in treating other conditions, such as:
Bone marrow diseases. Diseases that affect the bone marrow and blood cells may be treated with a bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant. Chemotherapy is often used to prepare for a bone marrow transplant.
Immune system disorders. Lower doses of chemotherapy drugs can help control an overactive immune system in certain diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Risks
Side effects of chemotherapy drugs can be significant. Each drug has different side effects, and not every drug causes every side effect. Ask your doctor about the side effects of the particular drugs you'll receive.
Side effects that occur during chemotherapy treatment
Common side effects of chemotherapy drugs include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Fever
Mouth sores
Pain
Constipation
Easy bruising
Bleeding
Many of these side effects can be prevented or treated. Most side effects subside after treatment ends.
Long-lasting and late-developing side effects
Chemotherapy drugs can also cause side effects that don't become evident until months or years after treatment. Late side effects vary depending on the chemotherapy drug but can include:
Damage to lung tissue
Heart problems
Infertility
Kidney problems
Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
Risk of a second cancer
You will never know how it feel to have cancer- if you don't have it. And the way you been treated is far is more aggressive than the news itself-
Chemo stripped you from all humanity. As long as you have a medical aid - Pharma will look after you with lots of other methods-
Chemo destroy every single cell in your body. Real alternative health care may have a better solution to cure this- without so many side effects -
You need to change your habits almost 100% to cure you from Cancer. It may go so far as to say that you need to leave your environment - if you understand that some of the cancers is emotionally and stressed driven.
Always asked "why" and never except a diagnose without a reason that is health related. It's your health
Prevention - Maybe it's time to wake up- You will never get any spare parts for you body .
Why is it that Western doctors are quick to prescribe chemical medicine for all illnesses? Better yet, when is the last time a conventional doctor asked you how much you were sleeping? Or about your diet? General life stress?
Conventional or Western Medicine is an approach to medicine that is based on modern science, and that evaluates the human body, its disorders, and medical treatments in purely-biophysical or biochemical terms. Common treatment methods include drugs, radiation, and surgery.
Additionally, conventional medicine often prefers the most statistically-likely diagnosis and treatments that work on larger populations, over individualized or specialized ones (at least until they’ve been ineffective).
Modern medicine, or standard medical care, is practiced by a medical doctor (an MD) or a doctor of osteopathy (a DO). It is also practice by the healthcare team: “…physical therapists, physician assistants, psychologists, and registered nurses.”
Pros: The rate at which modern medicine is advancing is astonishing. You can sit on your couch and watch TV and see commercials for new medications at an alarming pace – and these new medications have reduced our death rates for stroke, heart disease, and cancer. In fact, due to modern medicine, the death rate from heart disease has decreased by 60% since 1970. The death rate HIV/AIDS has dropped more than 75% since 1995, when it was at its peak.
Cons: However, critics of modern medicine are quick to point out that there is a pill for everything. Yes, we are quick to create more drugs, and yes, we are living longer due to said drugs – but are we living better?
Medicine has evolved, and we now have surgeons who are able to perform surgeries robotically. We have cardiovascular surgeons who can perform open-heart surgery using a minimally invasive approach. We have physicians trained in specialties such as oncology, cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, and urology.
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But critics point out that medicine has evolved to the point that we’re treating disease instead of preventing it.
WAKE UP- it's your choice- You need to see a real Professionale Health Practitioner if you want to heal yourself in the real natural way- It's no use using anything natural if you don't know what is wrong in your body- Stop buying all these so called vitamin and health products online- in store or just by consulting someone-
More dangerous is " Mr Google" Before your take advice from somebody who promote, heal or sell health products - look at their own health- if they do not look healthy- then you stay away.
The only way to stay healthy is prevention- Don't wait until you need to be in hospital or in the greedy hands of "Pharma"
It's time to say NO to all these "drugs" with all these destroying side effects. Sometimes you need it- but it's your lifestyle that need to change.
Don't stop using these "drugs" without consulting your Doctor. But it's time to rethink your health status after using these prescribed "drugs' for years and years without any healing.
Take control of you life and your health. You think you Healthy ?? - it's time to make sure??
Maybe it's time to start using real alternative Health.
Johann Pretorius Professional Health practitioner. Pretoria South Africa.
