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Self-Medication is dangerous. Self-Medication may lead to Misdiagnosis of an illness, Drug interactions, Insufficient dosage, Habituation, Allergic reactions, etc. Patients should should not Self-Medicate and consult a doctor to avoid these hazards. Asking doctor a medical query has never been so easy! Lybrate has a pool of doctors available online to offer you credible medical advice. To avail an easy access to doctors across the country, anytime, anywhere download Lybrate apps and get going.
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What is Self-Medication? Taking pills for any ailment without a doctor’s prescription
The Common Culprits Pain relievers/Opioids Antibiotics Stimulants Anti-Allergies Laxatives Antacids Vitamins
Drug Interactions You took two fever pills You took two fever pills You had Alcohol Do you know how they react?
Antibiotic Resistance Cold? Flu? You took two fever pills Took Antibiotics? Antibiotics won’t help Antibiotic Resistance
Misdiagnosis of Illness You think you have viral fever What if it is swine flu? It is easier to misdiagnose
Insufficient Dosage Selfmedicated yourself? Did you take the proper dose? Do you know more than a doctor?
Habituation Pain reliever for a headache Now even mild headache is unbearable Habituation is fairly simple!
Allergic Reactions Allergic to certain drugs? Are you taking precautions? Don’t treat yourself
RethinkSelf-Medication It does not discriminate
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