*15 COMMONEST DRUGS NIGERIANS ABUSE: THEIR SIDE EFFECTS AND DANGERS

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*1. DICLOFENAC*

A lot of people pop these pills for pains, menstrual pains and Bone pains the so called "RHEUMATISM"

_Dangers_
In the long run Diclofenac use can cause:
Ulcers
Internal bleeding
Heart attack
Stroke in the Brain
Liver damage
Kidney damage

*2. POSTINOR*

This is now like Tomtom in people's purses and bags.
A common oral contraceptive used by sexually active women to prevent pregnancy

_When misused can cause:_
Abnormal menstruation
Painful menses
Bleeding
Hair loss
Headache
Increased chances of Breast cancer.

*3. FELVIN*

The drug is Piroxicam. It belongs to a class called NSAIDS (Just like Diclofenac)
It is used during Menstruation for Menstrual pains by a lot of women

_Misuse can cause_
- Ulcer
-Hypertension
-Hearing problem
-Kidney damage
-Problems with the Pancreas
-Liver damage.

*4. COUGH SYRUP*

You will wonder why Cough syrups are a best seller in Pharmacies, especially the ones with Codeine.
Has various constituents but lot of people take it like Fanta & mix in drinks

_Some dangers:_
Psychiatry problems like Hallucinations , Delusions
-Addiction
- sudden death

*5. IBUPROFEN*

Common pain med taken by lot of people.
Common also among elderly when they say they have "Rheumatism"

_Misuse can cause_
-Internal bleeding
-Hypertension
-Heart attack
-It can trigger an asthmatic attack
-Kidney failure
-Increases your risk of Abortion (controversial)

*6. COFFEE*

Coffee contains Caffeine it has become like daily water for some people.
Executives, students & anyone who wants to stay alert have experimented

_Long term use can cause:_
- hypertension
- sleep problems
Anxiety
Headache
Abnormal beating of the heart
Not safe in Pregnancy

*7. TETRACYCLINE*

Common one is Doxycycline a lot of people admitted to using it for 'toilet infection'(so called) and abortion

_Misuse can cause:_
-Liver damage
-Skin problems
-Hearing problem
It crosses the Placenta and damages the baby's bone and teeth
A No No if you're pregnant.

*8. VITAMIN C*

It might look like that small orange pill or sweet white pills . It is like Chewing gum for some people

_Some dangers:_
Excess and overdose of it can increase your chances of having a Kidney stone which can damage the Kidneys.
Especially when one has a background kidney problem.

*9. PARACETAMOL*

One of the most available pain killers, with 100 naira , you can get it.
Some people even use it in cooking meat to make Meat tender. so wrong

_When Paracetamol is overused, it can cause:_
Liver damage
Kidney damage.
Careful with paracetamol in children

*10. FLAGYL*

This is one of the most abused Antibiotics. People pop it like candy bars. Any small diarrhoea

_Some side effects if abused_
- can reduce the blood cells count
- can damage the brain and nerves
Not best safe early in Pregnancy
controversial link to Cancer in Animals.

*11. ALABUKUN* powder contains aspirin and caffeine. A lot use it for pain relief , especially bricklayers and heavy duty workers

_Some Dangers if abused:_
-Ulcers
-Bleeding
-Liver damage
-Kidney damage
Heart attack
Hypertension.
Abuse..one can even bleed to death

*12. AMPICLOX*

It contains Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. It is now a drug people run to 'flush' their system after sex, abortion, treat so called Toilet infections

_Dangers_
Dangerous in people with penicillin allergy.(Bad reactions)
- Seizures
Damage the muscles
Kidney problems.

*13. CYPROHEPTADINE*

Common brand is Cypri Gold. People have abused it because it can stimulate appetite, in a bid to gain weight.

_Dangers_
Can affect blood cells
Damage the liver
Cause poor sleep
Abnormal hand shaking
Ringing in ears
Mess your menses up
Low blood pressure.

*14. LEXOTHAN*

One of the most abused drugs by Nigerians in a bid to get good sleep. It sedates

_Dangers of abuse_
It can be addictive
Dizziness and memory problem,
Reduce libido,
Liver damage,
Stopping it suddenly after long abuse is also dangerous (See a Doctor to guide you )

*15. TRAMADOL*

Tramadol is meant to be a tightly regulated drug but sadly in Nigeria even with 50 naira you can get it on the streets

*_Dangers..*
Addiction can cut off your breathing
Seizures
Seeing things not there, Headache, Anxiety.

Take note please !!!

*HEALTH IS WEALTH*

This should hit front page. Well done op

Very Educative!