A cardiologist-arrhythmologist listed drugs that put stress on the heart.
It happens that medications treat one thing, but at the same time harm another organ.
The heart is often hit. Cardiologist Anna Pivenshtein told Gazeta.Ru about drugs that are dangerous for the main organ of the circulatory system.
Diuretics and antibiotics have a detrimental effect on the heart and blood vessels.
Also dangerous are antidepressants and weight loss drugs such as sibutramine.
Such drugs can cause an increase in blood pressure, the doctor warned.
Of the drugs used to treat arrhythmias, sotalol and cordarone are dangerous.
Pivenshtein noted that each case is individual. Not all people experience any negative consequences from taking certain drugs.
Any doubts should be discussed with the attending physician, the doctor emphasized. Often, doctors prescribe drugs knowing about the side effects.
They weigh the pros and cons, comparing potential risks and benefits to the patient.
