7 Medications You Should Avoid Before A Workout Because Of The Dangers They Pose
The next time you pop these over-the-counter pills, consider these repercussions they can have.
While both medication and exercise can be beneficial to your health and well being, when done by themselves, combining them together, however, can wreck havoc on your body.
Most of us are guilty of popping over-the-counter pills, without taking into considerations the repercussion of doing so. Scarily it¡¯s not the medications that are unheard that pose a problem but it's the most commonly used ones that could hinder your workouts and your health.
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If you¡¯re having any of the widely used medications mentioned below keep a close watch on the side-effects it has on you and your workouts:
#1. SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
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These medications are used to manage the symptoms of depression as well as anxiety. If you are taking SSRIs, you may feel drowsy and your energy levels may drop. Possible workout related side effects also include dry mouth and excessive sweating. Hence, it is a good idea to stay hydrated--especially while you are working out.
#2. Benzodiazepines
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This class of drugs are used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. They help in calming down by reducing the brain's stimulation activity. You may feel tired and low on energy all the time while taking benzodiazepines. This decrease in stamina and drive could impact your ability to work out properly.
#3. Sleeping pills
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One of the most commonly used pills used is used to treat sleep disorders, including insomnia. The lethargy and sleepiness caused by these cause interfere with your sweat sessions even the next day, as you may feel uncoordinated.
#4. Allergy medicines
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If you have ever wondered that why do you feel sleepy after taking anti-allergic medicines, let us tell you. Allergy medicine may make you feel drowsy, sleepy and uncoordinated, till the time its effect stays. It is advisable to schedule your exercise session after the effect of the medicine has worn off because most of the allergy medicines are known to increase your body temperature. This, in turn, can cause excessive sweating and dehydration, again not good for health.
#5. Laxatives
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Laxatives are typically used to treat constipation. While their effect combined with a workout may not be as severe as the rest of the medicines mentioned here, they can still cause stomach cramps. This happens because these medicines may cause contraction of the muscles in the gut, which can lead to pain.
#6. Stimulants
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Stimulants are the type of drugs that increase activity in the brain. These too come with a set of their side-effects which may make working out difficult for you. Some of the most common workout related side effects are increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure anxiety and agitation. They may also cause tremors. So if you are taking stimulants, be wary of the same.
#7. Decongestants
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Used to treat blocked nose, decongestant are the type of drugs which relieve nasal congestion. Exercising while using decongestant medications may increase the heart rate and blood pressure. This is especially dangerous for those who already suffer from high blood pressure or heart issues, as it may increase the risk of a cardiac attack.
