Medicine side effects.

what are side effects

Nowadays, many diseases are often effectively alleviated or may be cured by

taking the appropriate medication. There are many drugs that are available to cure the disease and cause side effects.

 for example,

lower blood pressure, reduce blood glucose or treat cancer, and many more. In Pakistan,

patients have been prescribed an average of different drugs a year. Those over the

age of 65 as many as 28. All drugs can cause side effects. Physicians

individually calculate the expected benefits against the possible risks for

every patient. Side effects can vary greatly.

Symptoms:

 They range from minor symptoms

such as nausea, headaches,cough,sneezing or skin rashes to more side effects like heart rhythm disorders or liver damage.

Causes:

 In worst cases, they will be fatal. It is impossible to know whether side effects will occur. They can be caused,

for example, by individual genetic factors.

 Interactions with other drugs or foodstuffs can also trigger side effects.

 some side effects are due to some weather changes. Especially in Pakistan, in the severe summer season, many drugs show fetal side effects due to hydration. Unfortunately, side effects can not be

completely removed. Fortunately, serious side effects are quite uncommon in most patients. In other words, more people benefit from therapy than

suffer from serious side effects. In any case, patients should remember the

benefits and potential risks before taking a drug. So always read the

information leaflet to seek out out about possible side effects and ask your

doctor or pharmacist whenever needed. When a visit to a doctor, 

mention any other medicines you might be taking. Don't forget to consider other diseases that have occurred in the family's history.

And only take drugs that have been prescribed for you. All

approved drugs enjoy the very fact that data about their wanted and

unwanted effects have been evaluated. Such important data collection continues also

after a drug has been introduced. This information is incorporated into the

information leaflet and helps you to know the advantages and therefore the risks of

taking the medicine.  When you meet a doctor or pharmacist, you should know

about the advantages and risks when a drug is prescribed to you. If you have

questions, you'll find information on the web websites of health

authorities or medicine regulators in your country. The physician or pharmacist

can also answer your questions.

You must understand why you are taking the

medicines prescribed to you, how they work, and therefore the risk of side effects.