How much harm is done by prescription drugs?

Relatively, when used correctly the harm all prescription drugs cause will be much less than the benefits of their treatment. Otherwise these drugs would not be cleared by the FDA, prescribed or (mot importantly) used. read more

Prescription drug abuse can cause adverse cardiovascular effects that can be life-threatening. This is because too much drug use is hard on the heart and can induce abnormal heart rates and other problems. This can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, collapsed veins and more. Too much of anything – whether it’s alcohol or prescription drugs – can put a heavy strain on the heart. read more