I don't like medicinal drugs!

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Is it normal that I refuse to take over/under the counter drugs unless I absolutely have to?

I have multiple health conditions that require me to be on two pills my entire life, plus a few others that allow me to function normally and comfortably, (autoimmune disease and it's lovely side-shows). Those are bought from GNC and are technically over the counter, but they help me so much in my daily life.

When I'm faced with a headache or a cold or sinus issues due to weather/season changes, I can't stand being told to take medicine like advil or cold meds and such. They have too many side effects that may harm my body (which has already been through a lot) and sure, they work when I NEED to use them in extreme cases such as migraines... I just try my best to eat healthier, get more antioxidants and vitamin C, B12 and omega 3's than I usually do to help my body naturally overcome it..

But is it normal that I don't like taking them? Should I feel obligated or something?

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  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    I'm not into OTC drugs either..or prescription for that matter. I usually use homeopathic medicine.

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  • ladyday
    13 years ago

    The pharmaceutical companies don't care about anything except money. They constantly do BRUTAL tests on animals that don't even necessarily make the medicines any safer. I say, right on if you don't want to support that crap. I wouldn't, even if I "absolutely had to".

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  • BoredGuy
    13 years ago

    homeopathetic medicine isn't another name for placebo? :)

    Anyway i'm against too much drugs too, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

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    • saraisrockin
      13 years ago

      Not sure where you got the idea of homeopathic drugs being related to any placebo, especially in my case... But yes, you know what I mean then.

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  • CillyMe
    13 years ago

    ^^ same :)

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  • Skibunny1
    12 years ago

    It is fine that you are nervoise about it. However if you are really sick like with a long lasting sinus infection or something I personally would because you don't want the illness to damage your body. I am NOT a doctor though so ask them about your medicinal needs. I don't want to give you bad advice for your spacific needs.

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  • wreckd
    13 years ago

    I'm the same exact way!

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  • technicallyhuman
    13 years ago

    smoke a joint. im not kidding

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  • starvingwithana
    13 years ago

    i looooooooooooove opiates and barbituates.

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