STD – Are you buying medicines on the Internet?

STDs are something that many patients do not want to discuss with their doctor. Although we have reached an age where most things are openly discussed without fear, many of us are still afraid to talk about STDs we may have. They are afraid of the reactions of their friends and family and also of the doctor. Although this should not happen, it happens with many. So these people order drugs online to maintain privacy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying drugs for sexually transmitted diseases on the Internet? Let’s try to find out.

The only advantage, if you can call it that, is the privacy that one has when buying online. There is no public exposure of one’s health, but the risks are many.

Are you diagnosing yourself by talking about your symptoms on some forums and deciding what illness you may have? This carries a very high risk. Although common symptoms of diseases can be listed, only the trained eyes of a doctor can identify the disease. More tests may be needed to confirm the disease. This should not be avoided. Surprisingly, when I visit the forums, I find many people asking if they have an STD and if so, which one? Note that diagnosis cannot be made in this way. It is dangerous.

If you are buying medicines online, are you taking care of the following?

1. If the medicine has been approved for the treatment of your illness by a Government. agency?

2. Are side effects of the medication listed?

3. What about contraindications and interactions with other medications?

4. Have any blind trials been done on the efficacy of the drug you are purchasing?

5. How trustworthy is the seller? Can you have faith in what is written on the website?

I would advise that the Internet should only be used to improve knowledge about diseases. It is dangerous if the diagnosis is made on forums or by reading about symptoms. It is also not safe to buy medicines on the Internet without the advice of your doctor. If you think that some medicine may be of help to you and it is available at a low price, it would be safer to consult your doctor about it.

This article is for informational purposes only. This article is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Follow any advice given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not responsible for any results or damage resulting from the information obtained from this article.