Many quickly reach for painkillers—a pinch in the back, migraine or another discomfort. No matter how bad the pain is, there are some fatal mistakes in taking them that must be avoided at all costs.
There are many different ailments that painkillers can or should be taken for. Moreover, there are tons of other preparations and medications and not all are equally suitable for every person or every pain. There are a few things to keep in mind when reaching for painkillers. Even if the discomfort is bad, you should not go for tablets indiscriminately without informing yourself thoroughly. Because you can make some fatal mistakes when taking them.
Too little information
Many people are too poorly informed about the various drugs and their effects. Since some painkillers are over-the-counter, everyone has the packages at home and can dispose of the intake and dosage. However, taking painkillers for pain on the off chance is not always smart. Because every pain has other causes and other backgrounds. People usually take painkillers too often. But some of them can even make the pain worse. Therefore, always act only on medical advice.
Taking painkillers on an empty stomach
You often don’t even think about it, but painkillers are bad for our stomachs. If you already have a sensitive stomach, you should avoid taking them without eating. Sure, we often get up in the morning with a headache and want to reach for the painkiller immediately. But it is best to have some breakfast beforehand. In addition, tablets should always be taken with enough water.
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