DRUGS ARE HARMFUL POISONS

Most drugs in common use have effects on our systems other than the effects for which we take them; these are called side effects; the opportunity cost we pay for the benefits derived. For instance, a middle aged man taking methyl dopa (a drug ) for his hypertension developed a troublesome impotence after a prolonged use of the drug. The drug (suggested by an elderly auntie) did its job of controlling the blood pressure quite alright. The impotence was just a side effect; a price he is now paying for having his BP (blood pressure) controlled. However, a qualified doctor would have considered the age, side effects, sex of the patient etc before starting him on a particular antihypertensive agent. In view of the above, note that each time you are taking a drug, bear in mind that the drug could be exerting an undesired effect(s) somewhere in your body.
Many of the drugs exert harmful effects on various organs and tissues of the body. The truth is that a doctor or pharmacist gives you certain drug(s) when the benefits expected outweigh the harm the drug(s) will inflict on you. For example, streptomycin and gentamycin injections have a potential harmful effects on the ears and the kidneys of the patient. Chloramphenicol is potentially dangerous to the bone marrow. Diclofenac and other NSAIDS are harmful to the stomach and kidneys. Dear folks, the list is endless. Very few drugs, if any, are exempted. If drugs were not poisons, it would have made common sense to add antibiotics, analgesics, antimalaria agents and other drugs in our daily meals and drinks. Don't you think so?
I have tried to emphasize the harmful nature of drugs so that you "handle them with care" I have not done that to scare anyone. However, if properly used, drugs are life-saving; they are wonderful inventions of man! May God bless the men and women inventing them... Is your weight posing a thorn in your flesh? Visit: http://mc87champ.fatsecret.hop.clickbank.net