Hi there, all! I hope you're having a good weekend so far.
Medication advertisements with every symptom and side effect known to man. Do you find this helpful or frightening, or unnecessary?
Let's look at the topic more closely:
The positives: They give you lots of information about the medication, so you then can decide from there whether or not you want to contact your doctor about it.
The negatives: They tell you all this stuff that may turn you off from even asking your doctor about it, or considering taking it for something it could really people alleviate.
What would be better?:
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to get information on the advertised medication.
- Leave out the side effects and such from the advertisement and leave it to your doctor to tell you that information specific to your situation.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any medication you have questions about before taking it.
- Consider natural medicine: Combine it with modern medicine, massage, herbs, acupressure, acupuncture, energy medicine/therapy, hypnosis, meditation, and more.
Please don't:
- take any new medication without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional.
- take others' medication that was not prescribed to you.
- take medication in the amount other than the recommended dosage.
- keep taking a medication if you experience troubling side effects. Call your doctor or pharmacist, call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
- take medications you are unsure of. You know your body better than anyone else. Listen to it. Work with your doctors to find the best treatment for your health issues.
What do you think of medication advertisements? Have you ever asked your doctor about a medication you found out about through an advertisement?
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