17/09/2017
3 TOP MISUSED OTC DRUGS...you wont be surprised.
3. Heartburn..... Proton Pump Inhibitors, people use these daily and they do decrease the acid however they give a rebound effect so when you want to get off them you have severe heartburn. They are not to be used more than 4 weeks.
2. Allergy......Antihistamines, which cause drowsiness, people are not educated properly on when to take them, they are drowsy during the day. The best alternatives are herbal sprays, homeopathics and tablets.
1. Pain.....NSAIDS, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, eg nurofen and advil, they are used too often and for too long which causes a decrease in the protective stomach lining. They increase the risk of kidney problems, stroke, heart attack and stomach ulcers. They should not be used for more than 10 days in a row.
A range of herbal remedies have proven to be more effective and have less side effects than the OTC drugs. Check with your practitioner before starting on drugs.
