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- $Title{Why Do Drugs or Medications Work On Some People and Not On Others?}
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- Why Do Drugs or Medications Work On Some People and Not On Others?
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- QUESTION: Both my brother and I received the same medication for the same
- problem. I got great results, but my brother claims he has no relief. Why
- do drugs or medications work on some people and not on others?
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- ANSWER: There are many reasons you and your brother may respond differently
- to the same medications. Surprising variances can occur in the amount and
- speed that a drug is absorbed in intestines from one patient to another. This
- can be caused by the amount of food, antacids or even other medications in
- your stomach. One individual's enzyme system may inactivate a drug and his/
- her kidneys then will secrete it faster than in others.
- Also, drug manufacturers use different materials to coat their pills,
- which can cause variations in how long they take to dissolve or remain in
- one's body. Other factors can include how acute the disease has become and
- one's psychological condition when taking a medicine. Taking several
- medications, may change the body's response to any of the drugs being taken at
- once. In fact your body can respond differently to a drug today than it did
- yesterday--actually the difference can even occur over the matter of a few
- hours. Once again we find that each of us is a unique individual, requiring
- personal attention to our medical needs.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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