Can You Stop Medications When Feeling Better? Experts Weigh In
Most people may be tempted to stop taking their medications when they begin to feel better. The purpose of medication is to make us feel better when we are sick so what actually is the point in forcing yourself to pass those bitter substances down your beloved throat even when you begin to feel better? The Risk of Stopping Medications Early Does feeling better amount to being cured of a disease? In the medical world, the answer is no. Disease-causing pathogens such as bacteria can be present in your body and you will still feel better. These organisms might need to reach a certain threshold before they can cause infection or notable symptoms. So it is better to continue your medications. How Medications Are Developed and Prescribed Medications go through a series of stages before being approved for use by humans. Standard drug development requires years of animal testing before beginning clinical trials in humans. As medications pass through these stages, the dosage r...