Veronica Said:

Side effects of my medicines. Are they curing or causing my problems?

We Answered:

As youve stated yourself, you are just unfortunately geting some of the side effects. Not everyone gets them, its worth checking with your doctor to see if he can switch some of your meds for an alternative.

Also in response to an above comment about natural remedies - dont go messing with them if you dont know about them, some natural remedies can cause more problems than they cure. Also, most medicines today are derived from plants etc, so are already 'natural'.

A lot of people wrongly assume that herbal remedies are harmless, well they arent if you dont know what you are doing, and you certainly shouldnt try and self-medicate with them without knowing what you are taking. Even herbal natural remedies have side effects.

Go and talk to your doctor about your side effects, but please dont stop taking them, You are taking tablets for cholesterol, high blood pressure, and to prevent heart problems, so for gods sake dont stop taking them, ask your doc of there are alternatives you can try, the finasteride causes most problems in people, and i know why you could be taking them, but if its for the other reason, ie hair loss, it may be worth giving that one up!

You dont say how long you have been taking them, so please remember that quite often side effects will go after the first few weeks, so if youve only just started taking them, give them a chance to settle in.

I expect you have to have regular BP checks, so next time you are at your docs, mention the side effects and see what he says. The only problem is if you are only just starting to take these tablets, it can take a while to get the medication correct, which is why you have your BP checked, so you may just have to suffer with them for a while while the doctor tweaks your dosage.

Also,. dont drink grapefruit juice. It inteferes with the simvastatin, reducing its effectiveness. Honest!

Judy Said:

What is the risk or side effects of using medicines called topical steroids for a long period?

We Answered:

Dermovate is a very potent topical steroid.Generally topical steroids side effects are effects at the site they are applied such as thinning of the skin, easy bruising, skin infection,etc. As a very potent topical steroids, Dermovate is more likely to be absorbed through the skin into the body and to cause side effects similar to oral steroids, especially if they are used continuously for long period on large areas of the body such as the back. You are right, it affect normal production of steroids in the body which is the function of the adrenal gland. Side effects would include increase risk of getting infection (takes place with very high doses), reduced calcium absorption through the gastrointestinal tract resulting to bone thinning and an increased risk of osteoporosis amongst others. It can suppress growth in children. Some of the more common side effects include changes in appearance, such as acne, development of a round or moon-shaped face and an increased appetite leading to weight gain. Steroids may also cause a redistribution of fat, leading to a swollen face and abdomen, but thin arms and legs. The side effects usually reversed once the steroids are stopped.

Don Said:

Can a cancer patient have seizures due to side effects of medicines?

We Answered:

Depending on what medication.....yes. Many medications can cause seizures. Doesn't have to be just cancer treatments.

Susan Said:

What are some of the side effects of ADD medicines?

We Answered:

some of the most common is insomnia, hypertension, tachycardia, and anorexia.

Carolyn Said:

what is the medical term for the unwanted side effects of medicines?

We Answered:

I think that most side effects are unwanted, actually, but some are milder and less noticeable than others.

Maybe you're thinking of the term for an unwanted outcome that's actually due to medical intervention (an iatrogenic effect) or the term used in clinical drug trials to describe (especially dangerous) side effects (adverse events)...

Lonnie Said:

Why do medicines cause side effects?

We Answered:

medicines are made up of tons of drugs. they can help one area of the body, but make another part of your body malfunction. they are just drugs.