When Too Much of a Medications is NOT a Good Thing

Have you ever wondered why one medicine might work great for your friend but make you feel worse? Or why your doctor says you need a smaller dose of the same pill someone else takes? The answer lies in how your body processes, or metabolizes, medications. Let’s explore this in a simple way.

How Your Body Handles Medicine

When you swallow a pill or take medicine, your body has a job to do. The medicine travels to your stomach and then into your bloodstream. From there, it heads to your liver, which is like your body’s “lab.” The liver has special workers, called enzymes, that break down the medicine into smaller pieces. These pieces are what help your body heal or feel better.

Why Some Medications Work Differently for Everyone

Not everyone’s “lab workers” are the same. Some people have fast workers, while others have slow workers. If your enzymes work too fast, the medicine might leave your body before it has a chance to help. If they work too slowly, the medicine might build up in your system and cause side effects or make you feel sick.

This is why the same medicine and dose can act differently for two people. Your body’s unique setup, including your DNA, affects how well a medicine works for you.

What Happens When You Take Too Much Medicine

Taking too much of a medication can overwhelm your body’s workers. Imagine if a restaurant got too many food orders at once—the workers couldn’t keep up! When your liver is overwhelmed, medicine can stay in your body too long, leading to side effects like dizziness, nausea, or even serious problems.

How QRXConsults Can Help

At QRXConsults, we specialize in understanding how your body works with medications. We use pharmacogenomic testing to learn about your unique DNA and how it affects your body’s ability to process medicine. With this information, we can help you and your doctor find the right medications and doses for you.

The Bottom Line

Medications aren’t one-size-fits-all. Knowing how your body handles them can make a big difference in your health. If you or a loved one is taking multiple medications or not feeling the expected results, we’re here to help.

Let’s make your medicines work for you and not against you! Visit us at QRXConsults.com to learn more.