B2 – Upper Intermediate
Medicines are supposed to make us feel better and cure any illness a person might have. But sometimes, these medicines may also cause more harm than good.
Read the article below to find out more. Share your opinion after reading the text.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1604/160421-over-the-counter-drugs.html
Discussion Questions:
- What are the pros and cons of OTC medications?
- What is your reaction to this, “OTC medicines for asthma, aches and pains, insomnia and allergies, etc. could have side effects including cognitive impairment, dementia, and even brain shrinkage.”?
- In general, what do you think about OTC medicines? Does this research change the way you think about them?
- Do you think you take too many medicines or do you know anyone who does? What do you think about this?
- Talk about one OTC medicine you know of, what is it for, and what side effects do you know it has?
2 replies on “Over-The-Counter Medicine May Shrink Brain”
1. Do you think over-the-counter medicines work? From my point of view and from a pharmacist´s perspective, they can work if you take them when you really need them and without abusing.
2. Would you prefer medicines prescribed by a doctor? Even being a pharmacist, as I mentioned before, I am not fond on taking medicines although they are really necessary but, of course, I would prefer the ones prescribed by a doctor.
3. Would you consider yourself a healthy person? I consider myself as a healthy person in the way that I do not take any medicine unless it is necessary but I could be healthier practicing any sport or eating more veggies and healthy food.
4. When was the last time you got sick and had to stay in bed? I don´t get sick often so I would say it was due to a migraine about 4-5 years ago.
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