EffEct That uSe Modern n TraditiOnal Medicine..

Side effects of traditional medicines

1.It is generally believed that traditional medicines have littleside effects compared to modern medicines. In fact, traditionalmedicines are sometimes used to counteract the side effects of some modern medicines.

2.However, taking high doses of quinine for a prolonged periodmay cause hearing loss. German health officials recentlyreported 40 cases of liver damage which were linked to theherbal medicine containing kava-kava.

3.While the use of traditional medicine is rising globally, healthexperts have insufficient data about how it affects patients.

4.The World Health Organisation( WHO) hopes to set up a globalmonitoring system to monitor the adverse side effects of traditional medicines.

Side effects of modern medicines

Aspirin
* Can cause bleeding in the stomach becauseaspirin is vey acidic.
* Can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes andasthmatic attacks

Amphetamines
*People who abuse amphetamines are excitable and talkative.
*Psychologically additive and can cause heartattack.
*Can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, aggressivebehavior and decrease appetite.
* Can cause enlarged pupils, heavy perspiration andtrembling hands.

Codeine
* Can cause addiction.

Penicillin
*Can cause allergic reactions.
*Can cause death for people who are allergic to it.

Streptomycin
*Can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rashes and fever.
*Can cause loss of hearing following long-term use.

Stimulants
* Can cause addiction.

Antidepressants
* Can cause addiction.
* Can cause headaches, grogginess and loss of appetite.

Antipsychoticdrugs
* Can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinaryretention, constipation.
* Can cause tremor and restlessness.
* Sedation (make people calmer, or to make peoplesleepy)