Dear friends,Have you ever been worried about the harm you can do to your body if you take medication for a long time? Today I want to talk to you about some commonly used medications that may increase the risk of heart failure if taken for a long time.
My old neighbor, Ah Hua, is in his 70s this year. He started taking antihypertensive drugs 5 years ago, and 3 years ago, he was diagnosed with high blood sugar and started taking hypoglycemic drugs again.
Recently, I noticed that Ah Hua's physical strength has decreased significantly, and he often says that he wheezes after a little movement, and even wakes up suddenly due to poor breathing when he sleeps.
I was worried about whether it was a heart problem caused by long-term medication, so I advised him to go to the hospital for a check-up, and he was diagnosed with heart failure.
It turns out that long-term use of certain medications may negatively affect heart function and increase the risk of heart failure.
Heart failure refers to the weakening of the heart's pumping function, which cannot effectively drive the blood circulation of the whole body, resulting in insufficient blood and oxygen in all parts of the body. It will make people lose their physical strength, easily wheezing after activity, and in severe cases, they will feel difficult to breathe even when they usually sleep.
I looked at Ahua's medication list, which mainly includes these types of drugs:
Antihypertensive medications. Long-term use, such as diltia, prazosin, etc., is associated with a higher risk of heart failure. These drugs can affect heart muscle cells and weaken the heart's contractility.
Hypoglycemic drugs. Such as pioglitazone, DPP-4 inhibitors, etc. The incidence of heart failure was significantly higher with these drugs than in the placebo group. They may increase the burden on the heart and adversely affect heart function.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, etc. These drugs can cause salt water retention in the body, which can increase the workload on the heart.
Antiarrhythmics. Such as disopyramide, flecainide, etc. These drugs themselves can suppress the heart muscle and affect the heart's contractility.
How can I prevent drug-induced heart failure from becoming severe? I think the key is to pay attention to the body's response and actively communicate with the doctor.
First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the medication is causing symptoms such as leg edema and wheezing after activity. Once it appears, it is necessary to consider whether it is a precursor to heart failure.
Secondly, it is necessary to insist on regular checks of cardiopulmonary function. If the decline in cardiac function is detected in time, the medication regimen can be adjusted to avoid further deterioration.
Finally, don't stop taking the medication or change the regimen when you find a problem, and be sure to discuss with your doctor to see if you need to change the medication or reduce the dose.
You should also take care of your heart. For example, stick to appropriate exercise, ensure sleep quality, and develop a healthy lifestyle.
This reduces the burden on the heart and slows down the decline in function. I hope everyone can pay attention to it and reduce the risk of drug-induced heart failure.
High-quality author list After talking about so many drugs, will you worry that there will be problems with normal medication? In fact, we don't have to dismiss drugs because of this**.
Medications are effective in controlling the disease, and if you don't take it, your condition can worsen and become life-threatening. The key is to weigh the pros and cons under the guidance of the doctor and formulate a reasonable plan.
I advise everyone to follow these points:The first is to choose safe and effective drugs, the second is to monitor the body's response, and the third is to have regular follow-up assessments.
By adjusting the lifestyle, it can have the effect of adjuvant treatment. I believe that if we can do these things, we don't have to worry so much about taking medication**.