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Can medications cause more harm than do good?
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Absolutely: This is the reason that as physicians we study for years to try and make sure we do more good than harm with meds and all aspects of medicine. However, it is only practice we will never get it completely right. Only take medications prescribed by your doctor.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Absolutely: Causing major consequences when taken in the wrong circumstances, doses or for too long. Even under medical supervision may cause unexpected serious side effects. One of the fastest growing public health area of concern.
Answered 6/18/2015
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There: is an inherent risk/benefit analysis implicit in any treatment, including medications. Side effects and adverse reactions(e.g. severe allergic reactions) can occur, although, for the most part, severe reactions only occur in a very small percentage of patients. If you happen to be one of those patients with a severe reaction, the medication may have caused more harm than good.
Answered 6/18/2015
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