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The
Dangers of Common Drugs
For more
harmful side effects and drug information on these and other medications, please
visit http://www.adrugrecall.com,
http://www.worstpills.org,
and http://www.rxlist.com.
Quitting any
drug suddenly can be dangerous.
It is important if stopping a medication, that you wean yourself off of
it gradually. Drugs
can also be dangerous when combined with some herbal treatments, so if you must
continue on a drug, please consult a drug/herb
interaction chart Drugs do not cure.
They only suppress the symptoms that your body needs to express, while
they ignore the underlying cause that needs addressed.
Side effects of synthetic and chemical drugs, even if derived partly from
nature, have been perverted, are not healthy or natural, and cause more harm
than any perceived benefit of the medication. (See Death
by Medicine)
There are safer natural
options.
Actos
side effects
include but are not limited to:
- Liver
toxicity
- Congestive
heart failure
- Headache
- Stomach
pain
- Aggravation
of diabetes
- Myalgia/swelling/edema
- Upper
respiratory tract infections
- And
many more
Ativan
Ativan side
effects can be deadly. More common Ativan side effects include dizziness,
weak feelings, depression, headaches, and nausea. Other side effects
include insomnia, shaking, tremors, sweating, stomach and muscle cramps,
vomiting, central nervous system depression, respiratory depression, and serious
withdrawal problems.
Avandia
Avandia has
been linked to pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure. Side effects
range from mild to life threatening. Included on Avandia labeling are the
warnings that Avandia side effects can be as serious as cardiac events,
including failure, and hepatic risks. Other potential side effects
include:
Bextra
(RECALLED,
but now has been allowed back on the market). Potential
side effects include:
Celebrex
(RECALLED,
but now has been allowed back on the market).Celebrex
arthritis drug entered the
U.S.
marketed in January 1999 with
record sales within the first 15 weeks. It did not take long for people to begin
to question the "super aspirin" as reports linking Celebrex to death
and serious side effects began to come in just three months on the market.
Individuals looking for pain relief due to arthritis were suffering death,
gastrointestinal hemorrhages, cardiovascular problems, strokes, kidney and liver
damages, blood clots, and ulcers. The
most common adverse side effects are headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia,
diarrhea, nausea, flatulence and insomnia. Other side effects include fainting,
kidney failure, heart failure, aggravation of hypertension, chest pain, ringing
in the ears, deafness, stomach and intestinal ulcers, bleeding, blurred vision,
anxiety, photosensitivity, weight gain, water retention, flu-like symptoms,
drowsiness, and weakness.
Lexapro
side effects include but are not limited to:
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Tremor
- Fatigue
- Impotence
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Sinusitis
- Diarrhea
- Weight
problems
- Urinary
problems
Lipitor
side effects include but are not limited to:
- Arthralgia/myalgia/joint
and muscle pains
- Abdominal
pain
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Chronic
infections
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Chest
pain
- Photosensitivity
- Insomnia
- Amnesia
- Dizziness
- Paresthesia
- Liver
problems
- Chest
pain
- Depression
- Neuropathy
- And
many more
Lopressor
side effects
include but are not limited to:
- Vertigo
- Sleep
disturbances
- Headaches
- Heart
problems
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Nervous
system problems
- And
many more
Lortab
side effects include but are not limited to:
- dizziness
or lightheadedness
- nausea
/ vomiting
- unusual
fatigue or weakness
- allergic
reactions
- anxiety
and neurological problems
- blood
disorders
- constipation
- decreased
mental and physical capability
- difficulty
urinating
- fear
- hearing
loss
- itching
- mental
clouding
- mood
changes
- and
many more
Neurontin.
Side effects include but are not limited to:
- Dizziness
- Aggravation
of kidney, liver, and heart diseases
- Poor
coordination
- Tremor
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional
and mood changes
- Loss
of memory
- Vision
problems
- And
many more
OxyContin/oxycodone is a highly
addictive morphine-like drug. Side
effects can include:
- Constipation
- Confusion
- Dry
mouth
- Altered
mental state
- Light
headed
- Physical
addiction
- Dependency
- Death
Paxil It has been
estimated that as many as 50% to 75% of the people taking Paxil experience
dependency/withdrawal syndrome. The physical and psychological effects
include the following:
“Electrical ‘zaps’ to
the brain, dizziness, extreme nausea, crying spells, light headedness, vertigo,
coordination problems, gait disturbances, sweating, vomiting, high fever,
abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, agitation, tremulousness, irritability,
aggression, sleep disturbance, nightmares, tremor, confusion, memory and
concentration difficulties, lethargy, malaise, weakness, and general fatigue.”
Provera
Provera is not progesterone
(which is natural). Possible side
effects of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera) from the Physician's Desk
Reference (1995):
May
cause sudden or partial loss of vision; may contribute to thrombophlebitis,
pulmonary embolism and cerebral thrombosis; may cause fluid retention, epilepsy,
migraine, asthma, cardiac and renal dysfunction, breakthrough bleeding or
menstrual irregularities and depression; may decrease glucose tolerance (warning
for diabetics); may increase thrombotic disorders associated with estrogens, may
cause breast tenderness, urticaria, pruritus, edema, rashes, acne, alopecia,
hirsutism, weight changes, cervical erosions, cholestatic jaundice, mental
depression, pyrexia, nausea, insomnia or somnolence. When taken with estrogens,
may cause rise in blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, nervousness, fatigue,
changes in sex drive, loss of scalp hair, PMS-like symptoms, and urinary tract
problems.
Risperdal
Risperdal increases the risk of stroke.
It works by interfering with the communication among nerves in the brain.
Side effects include:
- Abdominal
pain
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Chest
pain
- Abnormal
walk
- Coughing
- Nasal
inflammation
- Involuntary
movements
- Lack
of coordination
- Joint
pain
- Tremor
- Lethargy
and fatigue
- Heavy
menstruation
- Impotence
and sexual problems
- Difficulty
urinating
- Dizziness
- Weight
gain
- Respiratory
infections
Ritalin
side effects
include but are not limited to:
- drug
addiction
- nervousness
and insomnia
- dizziness
- headaches
- changes
in heart rate and blood pressure (usually elevation of both, but
occasionally depression)
- abdominal
pain
- digestive
problems
- toxic
psychosis
- severe
depression, especially upon withdrawal
- tremors
and muscle twitching
- irregular
heartbeat and respiration (may be profound and life threatening)
- anxiety,
restlessness
- paranoia,
hallucinations, and delusions
- and
many more
Seroquel In
2004, four medical societies named Seroquel as one of six anti-psychotic drugs
that promote diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol.
Seroquel side effects can include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, fatal
instances of heatstroke, cataracts, and tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia
is a lifelong condition with no known effective treatment that has been shown to
occur among atypical antipsychotic users such as Seroquel. Only if identified in
early stages can tardive dyskinesia sometimes be reversed. Especially older
patients and women are at risk for suffering Seroquel side effects like tardive
dyskinesia.
Skelaxin Serious
side effects may include bloody urine, bloody or black stools, chills, cough,
depression, difficult urination, difficulty breathing, eye irritations,
fainting, fast breathing, fevers, hives, itching, muscle cramping, racing
heartbeat, sore throat, sores in mouth, stuffy nose, swollen or tender glands,
vomiting, and jaundice. Less severe side effects may include
blurred or double vision, clumsiness, dizziness, drowsiness, faintness,
lightheadedness, abdominal cramps, comfusion, excitement or restlessness,
flushing, headache, heartburn, hiccups, insomnia, irritability, irritable bowel,
and weakness. Skelaxin
can cause false results in certain urine tests for sugar levels for diabetics.
Related/similar drugs have been known to cause convulsions.
Tiazac.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease,
liver disease, or diseases of the heart or blood vessels.
Side effects include but are not limited to:
- Dizziness
- Swelling
of the legs or ankles/edema
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Arrhythmia
- Depression
- Nervousness
- Personality
change
- Tremor
- Congestive
heart failure
- And
many more
Vioxx (RECALLED,
but now has been allowed back on the market). Vioxx side
effects are serious, life threatening conditions. Vioxx has been linked to
instances of serious cardiovascular thromboembolic adverse events, such as heart
attacks, strokes, blood clots, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular events, and
sudden death. Already on the market
since 1999, more serious Vioxx side effects began to be reported in 2002. A
March 2002 FDA report on Vioxx side effects indicated Vioxx might also be
associated to nonbacterial meningitis. Other
more common Vioxx side effects include upset stomach, vomiting, constipation,
dizziness, as well as other effects.
Zyprexa
side effects
include but are not limited to:
- Weight
gain
- Headache
- Joint
and muscle pain
- Difficulty
sleeping
- Abdominal
pain
- Dizziness
or fainting
- Vision
problems
- Weakness
- Heart
palpitations
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