Table of Contents
- 1 Why we need to know the difference between over the counter and prescription medicine?
- 2 Do the benefits of prescription drugs do not outweigh the risks?
- 3 Why do all drugs have side effects?
- 4 Are prescription drugs more effective than OTC?
- 5 Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications?
- 6 What are the disadvantages of prescription medicines?
Why we need to know the difference between over the counter and prescription medicine?
OTC drugs are monitored by the FDA, but it is not as strict as the process prescription drugs must go through. Manufacturers are required to make drugs only based on a specific formula with regards to the strength of the drug and they must have FDA approved labeling and FDA specific dosage to be on the market.
Do the benefits of prescription drugs do not outweigh the risks?
Prescription drugs have a therapeutic benefit. Unlike alcohol, prescriptions drugs are designed to improve quality of life for people who suffer from various physical and emotional illnesses. The benefits of these drugs outweigh the risks when they are taken as directed by the individual for which they were prescribed.
Why do all drugs have side effects?
All about side effects. Side effects happen when a treatment causes a problem because it does more than treat the target issue. The impact can range from minor to severe and life-threatening. A side effect can, theoretically, be positive.
What should you do if you have unpleasant side effects while taking a prescription medicine?
Talk to your doctor first. The benefits of the drug may far outweigh any side effects. Unpleasant or harmful reactions to medications are common and can range from mild—a little nausea, for example—to severe, such as fainting or palpitations.
Does medication make you look older?
Using prescription painkillers can make you sleep more. However, you won’t look refreshed and alert. Instead, users look like they haven’t slept well in days. These effects can make you look much older than you are.
Are prescription drugs more effective than OTC?
Rx drugs can only be obtained through a prescription from a physician or other licensed medical professional, such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. These medications are typically stronger than OTC drugs, and can only be used by the intended person to treat a specific medical diagnosis.
Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications?
Research shows that the risks involved with using OTC drugs include addiction issues because of prolonged use, adverse drug interactions and reactions, improper self-diagnosis, and inappropriate dosing.
What are the disadvantages of prescription medicines?
Like all drug abuse, using prescription drugs for the wrong reasons has serious risks for a person’s health. Opioid abuse can lead to vomiting, mood changes, decrease in ability to think (cognitive function), and even decreased respiratory function, coma, or death.