Do you think that pretty music and beautiful landscapes make for a better solution to healthcare?  If so, you are  living in a fantasy world and yes there is even a drug to help you keep your delusions, but if you would like to wake from the dream and see things for what they are, read on and be surprised what realities really exist in the world we live.

 

Ever wonder why it is that your doctors prescribes you more and more pills to take when you initially came in with just one problem?

Ever wonder why it is that your doctor doesn't always seem to have your "getting better " interest in mind?  

After all: How does a doctor make money if you do not come in for prescriptions or if you are never sick?

Ever wonder why it is that the Pharmaceutical companies seems to constantly be on TV and manages to be one of the richest industries in the World?

Ever wonder what the true Cost of Living an Unhealthy Lifestyle is on your Pocketbook and Longevity?

Ever wonder why "Pain & Suffering" seems to be more commonly used phrase than "Health & Happiness?"

Below is a list of commonly used drugs often advertised on TV and prescribed by doctors everyday. Next to the name is the symptom they assist and below is the long list of side effects they may invoke, some of these resulting in Death!  Now, go ahead and take your symptom and weigh it against the possible side effects. How balance does your list look to you?  Now, take your side effects and see if they match up with any of the other symptoms with medications already listed, then add those side effects to that side of your list and keep going till all your symptoms and side effects have been taken cared of. How does your list look now? and how many pills are you having to take?  This is just a taster sample of medications there are out there. Imagine if my list was more complete, how big a list do you think you could create for yourself and how many pills would you end up taking?  Hint: it will never likely end and it will loop to loop on occasions also. Sounds like fun? and All this can start with just one symptom...

Now, ask yourself. What is living a Wellness Lifestyle worth to you?  and do you really save out of pocket with having insurance covered drugs over healthy supplements you have to buy?  Well, I am here to tell you the answer is "No!" you don't always save money with insurance and in our current state of economy, how will you keep your insurance should you lose your job?  What if there was another way?  I am here to show you the hows and whys of making it all work, another solution if you will. Sharing is the key!  We live, learn, and share a balanced life. In return we get so much more in Health, Wealth, and Happiness.  Ask me how at: Info@Healthcare101.org

 

Now, here is "the List,"  not for the weak of heart or will...

 

Advair for Asthma

  • bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);

  • fast or uneven heart beats, restless feeling, tremor;

  • fever, chills, stabbing chest pain, cough with yellow or green mucus;

  • blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

  • white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or

  • worsening asthma symptoms.

  • headache, dizziness;

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;

  • stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or

  • hoarseness or deepened voice.

 

 

Ambien for Insomnia

  • depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself;

  • unusual thoughts, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;

  • anxiety, aggression, feeling restless or agitated;

  • hallucinations, confusion, loss of personality.

  • daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged" or light-headed;

  • lack of coordination;

  • amnesia, forgetfulness;

  • vivid or abnormal dreams;

  • nausea, constipation;

  • stuffy nose, sore throat;

  • headache, muscle pain; or

  • blurred vision.

 

 

Humira for Arthritis

  • fever, sweating, chills, tired feeling;

  • feeling short of breath;

  • cough, sore throat; or

  • flu symptoms, weight loss.

  • shortness of breath with swelling of your ankles or feet;

  • confusion, seizure (convulsions);

  • pain or burning when you urinate;

  • chest pain, ongoing cough, coughing up blood;

  • easy bruising or bleeding, pale skin, unusual weakness;

  • numbness or tingly feeling, weakness in your legs;

  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

  • red, purple, or scaly skin rash, hair loss, joint or muscle pain, mouth sores;

  • joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and/or seizure (convulsions); or

  • patchy skin color, red spots, or a butterfly-shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight).

  • headache;

  • stuffy nose, sinus pain;

  • nausea, stomach pain; or

  • pain, redness, itching, swelling, or bleeding where you injected the medication.

 

 

Viagra for Erectile Dysfunction

  • sudden vision loss;

  • ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss;

  • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

  • irregular heartbeat;

  • swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

  • shortness of breath;

  • vision changes;

  • feeling light-headed, fainting; or

  • penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.
  • warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;

  • stuffy nose;

  • headache;

  • memory problems;

  • upset stomach; or

  • back pain.

 

 

Nasonex for Breathing Allergies

  • severe or ongoing nose bleed;

  • sores in the nose that won't heal;

  • wheezing, trouble breathing;

  • vision problems; or

  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

  • headache;

  • stuffy nose, sore throat, cough;

  • muscle or joint pain;

  • nausea; or

  • sores or white patches inside or around your nose.

 

 

Fosomax for Osteoporosis

  • chest pain;

  • difficulty or pain when swallowing;

  • pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;

  • new or worsening heartburn;

  • severe joint, bone, or muscle pain; or

  • jaw pain, numbness, or swelling.

  • mild heartburn or stomach upset;

  • diarrhea, gas, or constipation;

  • joint pain or swelling;

  • swelling in your hands or feet;

  • back pain; or

  • dizziness, weakness, or headache.

 

 

Crestor for lowering Cholesterol

  • muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine;

  • urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;

  • nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

  • chest pain; or

  • swelling in your hands or feet.

  • weakness, dizziness;

  • mild nausea, constipation, diarrhea;

  • sore throat, runny or stuffy nose;

  • memory loss;

  • headache; or

  • pain or burning when you urinate.

 

 

Avodart for Prostate

  • decreased libido (sex drive);

  • decreased amount of semen released during sex;

  • impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or

  • breast tenderness or enlargement.

  • shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;

  • feeling light-headed, fainting;

  • confusion, fear, unusual thoughts or behavior;

  • seizure (convulsions);

  • problems with urination; or

  • nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

  • feeling anxious, dizzy, or drowsy;

  • mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;

  • headache, mood changes;

  • blurred vision;

  • ringing in your ears; or

  • dry mouth.

 

 

Enbrel for Immunity

  • fever, sweating, chills, tired feeling;

  • feeling short of breath;

  • cough, sore throat; or

  • flu symptoms, weight loss.

  • shortness of breath with swelling, rapid weight gain;

  • chest pain, ongoing cough, coughing up blood;

  • easy bruising or bleeding, pale skin, unusual weakness;

  • signs of skin infection such as itching, swelling, warmth, redness, or oozing;

  • black, bloody, or tarry stools;

  • changes in mood or personality (in children);

  • numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling;

  • joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain, unusual thoughts or behavior, and/or seizure (convulsions); or

  • patchy skin color, red spots, or a butterfly-shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight).

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;

  • runny or stuffy nose, cold symptoms; or

  • headache.

 

 

Zyrtec for Nose Allergies

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

  • weakness, tremors (uncontrolled shaking), or sleep problems (insomnia);

  • severe restless feeling, hyperactivity;

  • confusion;

  • problems with vision; or

  • urinating less than usual or not at all.

  • dizziness, drowsiness;

  • tired feeling;

  • dry mouth;

  • sore throat, cough;

  • nausea, constipation; or

  • headache.

 

 

Zoloft for Depression

  • very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; or

  • headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops.

  • drowsiness, dizziness, tired feeling;

  • mild nausea, stomach pain, upset stomach, constipation;

  • dry mouth;

  • changes in appetite or weight;

  • sleep problems (insomnia); or

  • decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

 

 

Botox for Wrinkles

  • trouble breathing, talking, or swallowing;

  • drooping eyelids;

  • unusual or severe muscle weakness (especially in a body area that was not injected with the medication);

  • problems with vision or depth perception;

  • crusting or drainage from your eyes;

  • severe skin rash or itching; or

  • chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, general ill feeling.

  • muscle weakness near where the medicine was injected;

  • bruising, bleeding, pain, or tenderness where the injection was given;

  • headache, muscle stiffness, neck or back pain;

  • fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, flu symptoms,

  • dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety;

  • dry mouth, dry eyes;

  • increased sweating in areas other than the underarms;

  • itchy or watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light; or

  • eyelid swelling or bruising.

 

 

Prednisone for Skin Disorders

  • problems with your vision;

  • swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;

  • severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);

  • bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;

  • pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);

  • low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or

  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

  • sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes;

  • acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;

  • slow wound healing;

  • increased sweating;

  • headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;

  • nausea, stomach pain, bloating; or

  • changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).

 

 

Naproxen for Inflammation

  • chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

  • black, bloody, or tarry stools;

  • coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

  • swelling or rapid weight gain;

  • urinating less than usual or not at all;

  • nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

  • bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

  • fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions).

  • upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation;

  • bloating, gas;

  • dizziness, headache, nervousness;

  • skin itching or rash;

  • blurred vision; or

  • ringing in your ears.

*this is Aleve over the counter pain medication and were you also aware that insulin is another over the counter medication which if taken in excess can induce a diabetic coma in which inevitable death is a potential outcome?  not to mention a very long list of severe side effects which could simply stated, ruin your day or life even.

 

Vioxx for Pain Relief

  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

  • abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort;

  • bloody, black, or tarry stools;

  • nausea or heartburn;

  • blood in your vomit;

  • unexplained weight gain;

  • swelling or water retention;

  • unusual fatigue or lethargy;

  • a skin rash or itching;

  • yellowing of your skin or eyes;

  • "flu-like" symptoms; or

  • unusual bruising or bleeding.

  • dizziness;

  • mild fatigue or weakness; or

  • diarrhea.

  • Death by Heart Attack or Stroke has been reported and this product has been recalled from distribution.

*but ask yourself; how many deaths had to be reported and tested upon before this recall went into affect?

 

** I was also very surprised at this advertisement I saw for a medication for excessive dry skin on TV and in the side effects mentioned ever so quietly and discreetly was "and in very rare reported cases, DEATH."   I mean, get serious!  at what point is Death ever a better option than dry skin?  Is it just me or what?!

 

 

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