With so much information available on the internet and unapproved word-of-mouth theories, there are many false interpretations about medications and their effects on our body. Most of us are familiar with how medication for physical illnesses work, but we are subconsciously or consciously worried about their side effects. It is important to know the right information and talk to your doctor about your queries and get them cleared before coming to one’s own conclusions and self-medicating. 

Here we have Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi, a famous ENT surgeon, bursting myths about some of the common misconceptions of medications that we take. 

  1. Are anxiety medications addictive? 
  2. Should we worry about the side effects of antibiotics ?
  3. Do tuberculosis medications cause permanent hearing loss ? 
  4. Can papaya prevent dengue infection? 
  5. If I forget to take a dose of medication, is it all right to take a double dose the next time?

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