why do we have to take medicines at the same intervals everyday and not just take them for example 2 times whenever we like? Is there a specific advantage to it being spaced out over a longer period of time or is it just to keep track of what I’m taking?
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It’s to control the amount of medication in your system at all times. So that you have a constant and steady dose. For example, if you take the medication at 8 am and then again at 8 pm, then your body will have a steady and constant dose of said medication. If you take it at 8 am and then again at 6 pm instead of 8 pm. Then for 2 hours you will have a heightened amount of medication in your system. And in some instances this can have adverse side effects. Or if it’s a medial that effects the chemical balance in your brain, could alter your brain chemistry over time.
Also if you do over-dose on any medication, your kidneys and liver may not be able to filter it out of your system properly. Which could lead to complications. Especially if it is a regular occurrence. Something as simple as Tylenol when taking often enough in high doses without regulation can damage multiple parts of your body.
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