If everyone thinks that taking medication is okay, then you are wrong. Because if some medications are taken improperly, not only will they not cure the disease, but they can also cause harm to our bodies. Today, let's take a look at 8 common bad medication habits in daily life. If the dosage is too large, attention should be paid to the ubiquitous pharmacies to make life more convenient. However, when purchasing and using common medicines, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions before use. If taken in excess, it can cause poisoning. For example, common cold fever reducing drugs containing acetaminophen should not exceed 2 grams per day, otherwise it may cause damage to the liver and even liver failure. The reason why chronic diseases such as hypertension are slow is because it accumulates over a long period of time and often has no symptoms. Disease control also requires taking medication for a period of time to see the effect. So some people, because they feel that taking medication can help control their condition or are afraid of the toxic side effects of the medication, think that small doses are safer and reduce the dosage on their own. But this may lead to further worsening of the condition, thereby delaying the condition. Random time poses many hidden dangers due to work and life. Many people are accustomed to taking medication during the day, but some medications need to be taken according to stricter time requirements. For example, the anticoagulant drug apixaban should be taken twice a day (every 12 hours), and for the best efficacy and safety, it should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening. But if taken with breakfast and lunch, it can lead to a high concentration of drugs in the blood during the day and a low concentration at night, which can affect the therapeutic effect and increase the risk of bleeding or thrombosis. Many people know that antibiotics should not be overused, as long-term use can lead to drug resistance. However, different types of antibiotics and treatment courses are used for different bacterial infections. If symptoms improve and medication is stopped, not only will bacteria develop resistance, but bacteria may also not be killed, ultimately leading to reinfection and recurrence of the disease. So when taking antibiotics, be sure to follow the doctor's advice. Drug use is not the only one that carries the risk of addiction. After achieving the expected therapeutic effect of some drugs, such as the sleeping drug Eszolam, it is necessary to communicate with a doctor and gradually reduce the dosage. Otherwise, long-term use may cause side effects such as hangover and dependence, which not only affect normal life but also cause harm to the body. Maintaining a reasonable diet and a healthy lifestyle is more important than medication. Adding medication without consulting is not necessarily beneficial. Some diseases, such as depression, should adhere to the principle of monotherapy at the beginning of treatment. This is to facilitate doctors to observe the effectiveness of treatment and prevent some adverse drug reactions. Therefore, if drug treatment is not effective, timely communication with doctors should be made, and it is necessary to avoid combining multiple antidepressant drugs without the guidance of a doctor. Many people think that taking medication is good for everything, but they forget to have regular checkups. For example, hypertensive patients also need to undergo regular examinations while taking medication, so that doctors can evaluate the efficacy of antihypertensive drugs and check for organ damage; For better treatment outcomes, everyone can also learn to self measure blood pressure at home, in order to better assist doctors in evaluating