The Pros & Cons of Pharmacy Drugs

Pharmacy drugs are used for different issues and reasons, but there are other means to dealing with health issues. In 2011, people experience many issues that can be solved through medication or through other more natural means of elimination. Weighing the pros and cons will help to determine the absolute best means of correcting bodily issues and restoring the body to its natural state of well-being.

Pro: Quick Fix

• Pharmacy drugs often offer a quick fix to conditions such as high cholesterol, blood pressure and migraines. People do not always feel like they have the time it takes to use alternatives such as diet, exercise and meditation, therefore pharmacy drugs are often more convenient to use.

Con: Side Effects

• At the end of each pharmaceutical drug commercial, a laundry list of side effects is quickly and often quietly presented. This list varies depending on the drug. Examples of side effects are migraines, nose bleeds, loss of appetite, weight gain, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden death and more. With all of those possible outcomes, it is obvious why some people choose alternatives to pharmacy drugs.

Pro: Covered Costs

• As of 2011, most insurance companies offer to pick up the tab for many pharmacy drugs. This makes prescriptions free or discounted. Alternatives such as herbs and vitamins are not usually covered by insurance companies. Therefore, they will often have to be paid for out of pocket. With the push for healthy alternatives such as massage, acupressure and holistic healing, some insurance companies have begun to provide partial coverage for natural treatments.

Con: Addiction and Abuse

• People with addictive personalities often become addicted to pharmacy drugs. Short-term doses can turn into dependencies, particularly among narcotics. Keeping pharmacy drugs in the home can also lead to abuse if someone who was not prescribed such drugs has access to them.