According to AIFA, the Italian Medicines Agency, the consumption of drugs in Italy is constantly increasing.
According to the report published by the Agency, in 2018 alone the total national pharmaceutical expenditure was equal to 29.1 billion euros.
For each citizen, the average cost of medicines was around 482 euros. About two thirds of the drugs were reimbursed by the National Health Service (SSN), the rest, however, is paid for by the citizens.
But in addition to registering in recent years, an increasing number of drugs purchased, also increases the percentage of people who use them incorrectly.
In fact, 20% of Italians take drugs without consulting their trusted doctor. Percentage that practically doubles reaching 40%, in the age group between 25 and 34 years.
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Among the drug categories for which a worrying abuse has been found are benzodiazepines, gastric protectors, pain relievers and antibiotics.
However, today our attention is turned to very popular drugs on the market, which can have quite serious side effects, in some cases. Among these, there are those medicines that belong to the category of corticosteroids for which, as a rule, a medical prescription is required.
Weight gain, chest tightness, and insomnia could be among the side effects of this common drug used for asthma, arthritis, and skin problems.
Cortisone is used to treat various diseases and disorders, but it can also have side effects.
Therefore it is always advisable to consult your doctor before taking any drug.
Furthermore, as we know, it is a good idea to never abuse medicines, especially if they are not necessary, to treat a certain condition.
It is also useful to carefully read the package leaflet which by law must be present in the package of all medicines on the market.
Knowing the possible harmful effects that could result from the use of a particular drug is very important.
For example, weight gain, chest tightness, and insomnia could be among the side effects of this common drug used for asthma, arthritis, and skin problems.
But the side effects that could occur after using cortisone are not just those listed above.
Excessive sweating, digestive difficulties, itching and hives can also occur after taking cortisone.
In these cases, it is good to contact your doctor immediately.
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