There is not one single prescription drug on the market with an active patent, that does not have a long list of potentially fatal side effects that are stronger and more probable than the ‘indication’ for which it is generally prescribed.
I became an herbalist because of natural inclination, but also because almost every pharmaceutical drug I’ve ever had gave me horrible side effects; plus I had ailments that no medicine seemed to help.
I’ve had anaphylactic shock from penicillin that came on very fast; fortunately I was already in the hospital so they saved my life, the reaction went from nothing to almost no breathing in about 10 minutes.
I’ve cured myself of crippling RA with herbs and diet.
So, I like herbs.
I read some of the ads in magazines when I get the chance and it’s frightening what these drugs will do to you.
Fosamax is one. For all they tout it, it’s only supposed to increase your bone density about 2% over the course of a year or two and it is NASTY stuff.
Simply not worth it when calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, diet, and exercise will do more.
IMO, many of these drugs are the lazy way out. People want a quick and easy fix and it’s easier to pop a pill that make the lifestyle changes necessary to reach your goal.