Today there seems to be medications for virtually every condition and most of them work as advertised; however, some can cause potentially harmful side effects or be downright dangerous. If one of these medications has had an impactful negative outcome for you then it would be advisable to contact Tapella Law or another law office regarding legal options available; these are some of the more dangerous medicines currently on the market today.
Painkillers
There are various painkillers available today, but opioid derivatives have the greatest risk of physical and psychological dependency and addiction. Examples of this class of painkillers are Oxycodone, Vicodin and Percocet. While they can certainly have legitimate uses, doctors must exercise extreme caution when prescribing them – while at one time these were seen as ideal solutions to any form of discomfort, their potential danger has only recently come into focus.
Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids are prescription medications used to increase muscle mass. Unfortunately, those seeking to do so often take too many of them and abuse them in an effort to build it faster. Athletes and bodybuilders especially may become susceptible to exercise addiction from long-term anabolic steroid usage; those regularly using steroids have higher risks for cardiovascular disease, strokes and heart attacks, as well as elevated violence levels over time.
Stimulants for Attention Deficit Disorder
Stimulant medications used by those suffering from attention deficit disorder can be risky. Ritalin is one such stimulant medication, though its popularity has decreased due to diversion or recreational use; although its pleasure-inducing qualities could result in feelings of pleasure or increased alertness; serious illness and even death could ensue from overdosage.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are tranquilizers used for various conditions ranging from insomnia and anxiety. But like any drug, these tranquilizers come with potential dangers; Klonopin, Xanax and Ativan all carry this potential for misuse as thrill-seekers may combine these drugs with alcohol, marijuana and other substances, leading to overdoses and sometimes death.
Methadone is often prescribed to individuals seeking to break free of heroin addiction, acting as a painkiller that’s generally seen as the lesser of two evils. Unfortunately, like heroin use, methadone overdose risks still remain significant when combined with other substances and those using more than prescribed due to tolerance build up are especially vulnerable.
If you have been prescribed any of these drugs, take extreme care in their use and never combine them with any other substances. If any side effects result from their usage and you wish to take legal action against their prescribing doctor or any of the medical staff involved in their prescription, seek legal representation immediately.
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