Question 1

i used cocaine twice or three times in a day as a kid as i was told it would make me a better guitarist. not since. any long term effects or worries?

Accepted Answer

Past Drug Use: Yes. If you have not been tested for hepatitis c you need to do so soon.  Otherwise there should be no consequence from remote past drug use.

Question 2

what are the short term and long term effects of cocaine on human body?

Accepted Answer

Not good!: Short term Cocaine causes the artificial release of a set of signalling chemicals in the brain that trigger subjective feelings of power and elation. These feelings are disconnected from reality, impairing judgment. Used up, the lack of these chemicals then causes a "crash". Eventually, the nervous system and brain falls out of whack on a long-term basis.

Question 3

are the long term effects to memory from cocaine abuse reversible?

Accepted Answer

Not fully: Can work to improve (with pencil & paper or computer games, etc.), but unlikely to see >80% of prior function (unless minimally impaired).  Worth the effort!

Question 4

taken omeprazole for 10 yrs. is there long term effects? indigestion is worsening & is no longer controlled with 1 pill a day. h-pylori semi high.

Accepted Answer

PPIs: Long term effects of Omeprazole and other proton pump inhibitors are being studied ; more information gets to surface. Long term use causes damage to acid secreting cells in the stomach and some folks may end up having troubles with digesting food later in life. Also, there is an increased risk of intestinal infection such as clostridium difficile. Also, bone related side effects are being seen.

Question 5

what are long term effects of lipator?

Accepted Answer

Many: There have been many long term effects of Lipitor (atorvastatin) reported.  Most worrisome are muscle and liver injury which can be idiosyncratic.

Question 6

are there long term effects of carnitine?

Accepted Answer

Improves weight loss: Study done - one group was given 2000 mg of carnitine, and the other a placebo. In the placebo group, the average weight loss after 12 weeks was one pound. In the carnitine group, weight loss averaged 11 pounds. That’s an eleven-fold increase in weight loss, simply by increasing carnitine levels.

Question 7

what are the long term effects of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

Many health effects: Bulimia impacts health in many ways, including electrolyte imbalance which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and death, esophageal inflammation ; tears, swollen salivary glands, tooth decay, hormonal disruption, and more. Depression often accompanies this condition.  The good news:  it can be treated.   For a more inclusive run-down:  http://tinyurl.Com/mm5s4m5  and  http://tinyurl.Com/34sc4p.

Question 8

what are the long term effects of colitis?

Accepted Answer

Colitis: Judging by your medication, I presume you mean ulcerative colitis. The long-term effects of UC are varied. Some have very little disease long term, and others have long-term diarrhea, bleeding, or pain. If the inflammation is not controlled over a long period, there can be an increased risk of colon cancer, in addition. Long-term follow-up with your doctor is important. Good luck.

Question 9

what long term effects does a stroke have?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Your question can not be answered without knowing what your neurological examination is now and what t was when you had the stroke. It is also essential to know what your studies (mri, ct, eeg) showed. The best person to answer this question is your neurologist. Don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with the specialist or your primary physician..

Question 10

what are the long term effects of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Many problems: Untreated or uncontrolled diabetes can lead to kidney disease/failure, retinopathy and possible blindness, impotence (erectile dysfunction), gastroparesis (severe stomach pain and vomitting due to inadequate emptying), foot ulcers and risk of amputation of toes or legs, neuropathy (pins-and-needles sensation mostly in arms & legs), heart disease and possible heart attack & stroke, infection, etc.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Long term effects of cocain use

A member asked:

I used cocaine twice or three times in a day as a kid as i was told it would make me a better guitarist. not since. any long term effects or worries?

A member asked:

What are the short term and long term effects of cocaine on human body?

A member asked:

Are the long term effects to memory from cocaine abuse reversible?

A member asked:

Taken omeprazole for 10 yrs. is there long term effects? indigestion is worsening & is no longer controlled with 1 pill a day. h-pylori semi high.

A member asked:

What are long term effects of lipator?

A member asked:

Are there long term effects of carnitine?

A member asked:

What are the long term effects of bulimia?

A member asked:

What are the long term effects of colitis?

A member asked:

What long term effects does a stroke have?

A member asked:

What are the long term effects of diabetes?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?