Against medication?

Question

I have heard of people who refuse to take any kind of medication whatsoever. Anyone know the reasons?

Answer 1

for me its because i am a recovering drug addict. i dont even like to take tylenol simply because its the act of taking something (like a pill) that i used to do many times a day every day, and i just dont like the feeling of HAVING to have something to feel better. i'd just as soon ride it out or take a nap.

Answer 2

I personally am not against medication, but I won't take any medication whatsoever, unless I absolutely must. I like to take the healthy route first. Some people don't take medication because of there religion, everyone has there own reasons.

Answer 3

There is a religion- possibly Christian Scientists ? Who are against medical intervention for religious reasons, tho I don't know the reasons behind this belief. Some people, like my parents, who are "anti" medication to an extent- not for religious reasons, but they believe many people could make lifestyle changes and reduce the needs for BP or choelesterol meds. So they don't "refuse" to take meds, but prefer to make lifestyle changes or use something like fish oil to improve choelesterol naturally before prescription drugs, whenever practical or possible. Sometimes it works sometimes not.

Answer 4

A belief that they don't want to pollute their bodies with man made drugs. That bodies have the possibilities to heal themselves. And that the side effects of common drugs can really take a toll on your body. Also that there is a concern foe dependency, or that simple illnesses can be cured naturally, sans harsh chemical compositions.
Sometimes it works.

Answer 5

Some people wish not to take meds because of the chems in the meds or thay want a natural way or for some weird reason. I say if it helps take it !

Answer 6

I WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICINE THAT MAKES ME FEEL MORE SICK THAN WHAT I AM ..ALOT OF THESE PSYCHIATRIST WANT YOU TO TAKE THE MEDICINE AND PUT UP WITH THE SIDE EFFECTS WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT THEM BUT YOU DEALING WITH THE SIDE EFFECT PROBLEMS! PEOPLE WHO ARE AGAINST TAKING MEDICATION , ARE JUST GIVING UP ON THEIR HEALTH, WHICH , IS THE WRONG THING TO DO!

Answer 7

you can become addicted to certain medications, thats why i'm scared to take medication for my a.d.d. however, i dunno why people would be scared to take tylenol, for instance.