Why some medicines may be unsuitable for certain patients—and why you should never stop a prescribed treatment without professional advice.Get Health Tips
Medicines are used to treat diseases, relieve symptoms, and prevent health problems. However, not every medicine offers a favorable balance between its expected benefits and potential risks. In some cases, the benefits may be limited, while the possibility of serious side effects makes other treatment options preferable.
The independent medical journal Prescrire regularly publishes reviews identifying medicines whose benefit–risk balance is considered unfavorable for certain indications. In
