Congratulations pills

2002/01/13 Galarraga Aiestaran, Ana - Elhuyar Zientzia

• Osasuna

It offers a wide range of colors and shapes, both specific and of all kinds, for infants and adults, men and women... all are on sale. Of course, they are not free. What did you think? You know: although money does not bring happiness, it gives purchasing power. And happiness is sold in pills.

Medicines for common body diseases have long been known, and research to invent new ones is moving forward step by step. However, remedies against the soul or ailments of the mind could not meet in a pill until recently. Sadness, discontent, nervousness and fear were mitigated by recognizing them with the priest; impotence was kept silent, and to cure it were taken medicinal herbs donated by the witch or prayed to the saints; and whoever presented a physical error had to suffer the mockery of others.

However, times have changed and you can already find the solution to these problems in the tablets. In addition to the miracle and generalist pills, in recent years some marketed pills have become fashionable under the control of health inspection and scientifically demonstrating their impact.

Current diseases: depression and stress

Therefore, the pharmaceutical industries obtain important benefits from the sale of drugs against problems such as obesity, depression, impotence, stress and baldness. Likewise, it is undeniable that many people have found a solution thanks to these pills. For example, Procac antidepressant, born in the United States in 1988, is very effective in treating depression, bulimia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. While it is beneficial by the doctor's orders, a few years ago it became fashionable and spread as a "happiness pill", surpassing Valium's fame until then. And the side effects are already appearing: in addition to greatly relieve the pocket, headaches are perceived, problems to maintain the erection and decrease the libido. However, the most serious side effect is psychological dependence.

The main problem of sedatives such as Orfidal, Tranquimazin and Lexatin is that, by feeling well with the pills, they create a mental and physical dependence. However, in the Spanish state they are the most consumed pills after drugs to eliminate pain. They are taken to combat anxiety, stress, sleep problems, nervousness and distress. It is much easier than detecting the causes of these problems and finding the solution.

In front of the mirror

Another star of the pharmaceutical industries are slimming pills. New eating habits and lack of exercise have led to an increase in chronic obesity. In turn, society praises the perfect bodies, so many of those who have more kilos feel somehow marginalized. However, in order to achieve an adequate weight, most of the time you have to completely change life and customs, and few are willing to make this kind of "sacrifice". On the market there are many remedies for those who want to lose weight in exchange for nothing: special belts, electromagnetic waves, miraculous ointments and, of course, pills. And also with the prescription.

“Xenical” is a pill that prevents fat absorption in the intestine and that, along with a low-calorie diet, is used to treat severe cases of obesity. However, it seems that there is a disproportionate consumption, and in addition to causing problems in the digestive system, consumers do not get the expected results. In fact, severe obesity is a chronic disease that requires long treatment.

Propecia was also raised in response to another problem related to the image: baldness. As with obesity, there are almost as many remedies as bald, but the effectiveness of Propecia has been scientifically proven. It does not work for women or for all men. In addition, it may have side effects that affect fertility (erection difficulties, decreased libido and decreased ejaculation volume). However, since its launch in 1999, thousands of men have welcomed it.

Viagra is one of the most prestigious pills for men. Although it is ideal to deal with certain erection problems, in many other cases it is not recommended. The side effects are worth considering and the price is not joking either. Therefore, it is surprising the success it has obtained, being the pill more social impact after contraception.

All these pills are sold with a prescription, so they apparently have a more controlled sale than other magic pills. However, considering the benefits they bring to the pharmaceutical industries, does the doubt arise as to whether they are really necessary? Can't problems be tackled differently? Perhaps the fastest solution is not always the best and can be in yourself. In case you choose to take the pills, it is preferable that the doctor do.

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