I am either outright allergic (as in anaphylactic shock) or highly sensitive to just about all drugs, perscription/OTC. As a consequence, over the years I rarely even go to doctors, even tho I have lupus, and concommitent joint degredation to a serious degree, because really all they ever offer are drugs. And they lose interest immediately once they realize I'm adamant about not taking them. Prednisone, for instance, is the first thing prescribed for lupus, a chronic condition, the long term use of which can be far more destructive than the disease. If I had life-threatening kidney problems, of course I'd go for short term prednisone use, but otherwise, I make do with Advil (the only anti-inflam....in fact the only ibuprophen...I can take) and use some essential oils, like birch, that have a mild anti=inflam. effect.

This high sensitivity to drugs used to make me feel sort of frantic, no safety net. But given the incredible list of side effects, often listed as "rare" but which seem very common from all I've read and heard, any more I of it as a blessing in diguise, a lot of trouble and expense saved by avoiding them. Of course, if I get into a life-threatening situation I'm up the creek, but..in the meantime, in between time...I just say no to drugs..