Showing posts with label Narcotic painkillers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Narcotic painkillers. Show all posts

Monday, 12 September 2016

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen

 This article alarmed me as I know several people who take Ibuprofen on a regular basis.

 Doctors warn People over 40 to stop taking Ibuprofen
 
 Be aware that acetaminophen carries its own risks, namely the tendency to cause liver damage if the 4,000 milligram recommended daily limit is exceeded. Anyone with current or history of heart disease or stroke should avoid NSAIDs entirely; talk to your doctor about alternative medications if pain management drugs are something you need, or if you have been prescribed NSAIDs for long-term pain.

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Why Are These Narcotics On the Market


We are faced with more and more issues about the Narcotics that are now on the Market.  Some are downright dangerous, in fact more dangerous than even the most addictive drugs.


Misleading Statistics Used to Push Narcotics Onto the Market

Thursday, 1 May 2014

ADHD Drugs Are Far from Harmless

 Just saw this alarming article.  So sad that it has come to this where we are given drugs for just about everything, hoping they solve the problems and then end up with side effects.

ADHD Drugs Are Far from Harmless

One 2008 study,4 which interviewed 1,800 college students, reported that 81 percent of them perceived illicit use of ADHD drugs as being completely harmless, or only "slightly dangerous."
This is despite the fact that these drugs are Schedule II substances5 -- just like cocaine, methamphetamines, and morphine. As such, drugs like as Ritalin, Vyvanse, Strattera, and Adderall have very real health risks. Commonly reported short-term side effects include:

Beware: ADHD Drugs Are Far from Harmless