Here Are 4 Dangers Of Over-The-Counter Medication!

Last Updated on February 5, 2020

Taking said NSAIDs regularly over an extended period can also affect kidney function in people without a medical history of kidney problems.

3. Gastrointestinal tract damage

Stomach irritation is probably the most common NSAIDs side effect. There are several types of medicine that need to be taken by mouth and can, therefore, affect the digestive system in different ways. In this case, NSAIDs can erode the stomach lining and expose it to digestive acids.

This can lead to complications such as gastritis, ulcers, bleeding, or even perforation of the stomach lining. Symptoms include stomach cramps and burning sensation on the stomach or back, bloody stools, bloody vomit, and diarrhea.

If you notice any of these symptoms you should seek professional health care. People above 65 years old and those with a medical history of digestive problems are at great risk and shouldn’t take any NSAIDs without consulting with a doctor first.

A few other OTC supplements and drugs can affect the large intestine and cause constipation or induce changes in the bacterial flora of the intestine and cause diarrhea.

4. Heart issues

In addition to diet and lifestyle care, people with high blood pressure also need to be extra vigilant with the over-the-counter medication they take. Hypertension is the main cause of fatal diseases such as heart attack or stroke – both are leading causes of death worldwide.

There are three types of OTC drugs that can affect people with high blood pressure (other types of drugs that can induce heart failure include antidepressants and strong pain meds):

NSAIDs: these drugs can decrease kidney function and alter your body’s fluid balance. This can increase your blood pressure while simultaneously interfering with diuretic drugs – the ones people diagnosed with high blood pressure take to keep their blood pressure levels under control.

A recent study noticed that a significant percentage of people who had a cardiac arrest outside a hospital took NSAIDs up to one month before the event. This analysis led the team of researchers to establish a link between the use of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen by people with heart disease (where high blood pressure is included) and cardiac arrest.

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