Prescription Medication: What You Need to Know Before You Take It

When you hear prescription medication, a drug legally authorized by a licensed provider to treat a specific health condition. Also known as controlled medication, it’s meant to fix problems — but it can also create new ones if not used wisely. Millions in India rely on these drugs for pain, diabetes, heart issues, and more. But too many people take them without asking the right questions — like how long they really need them, what they’re doing to their body, or whether there’s a safer way.

Take metformin, a common drug for type 2 diabetes that helps lower blood sugar. It’s widely prescribed, but it can cause stomach upset, lower vitamin B12, and in rare cases, lead to lactic acidosis. Or consider pain relief drugs, medications like NSAIDs or opioids used to reduce inflammation and discomfort. They work fast, but long-term use can damage your kidneys, gut, or even lead to dependency. These aren’t edge cases — they’re everyday risks. And while your doctor may focus on treating the symptom, you need to think about the whole picture: your liver, your gut, your sleep, your energy. Prescription medication doesn’t fix the root cause. It often just masks it.

That’s why so many people end up switching to physiotherapy, herbal remedies, or lifestyle changes after years on pills. One person we spoke to stopped taking painkillers for knee arthritis after six months of targeted exercises. Another lowered their blood sugar without metformin by adjusting meal timing — just like Ayurveda recommends. These aren’t magic tricks. They’re science-backed alternatives that work with your body, not against it.

In the posts below, you’ll find real stories and facts about what happens when you take these drugs — the good, the bad, and the overlooked. You’ll learn which herbs can harm your kidneys, how metformin interacts with bananas, why some people feel angry after heart surgery, and what alternatives actually work. No fluff. No marketing. Just what you need to decide if prescription medication is truly your best option — or just the easiest one.