Health experts have expressed that certain medicines used to treat Covid-19 can be viewed as double edged swords as they do come with a number of side effects. Such patients are treated with immunosuppressants, the chief among them being steroids and certain medications used to treat joint ailments. “All these drugs are like a double edged sword, they can bring both positive and negative results. Common side effects in patients who are given steroids are development of diabetes or exacerbation of existing diabetes, muscle weakness, bone issues, stomach ulcers and mental stress. Accordingly, it was stressed that such patients should be vigilant on the development of these side effects.

Source: The Nation September 21, 2021 04:18 UTC