Frequency (%) n = 149

Reason

77 (51.7%)

Risk of adverse effects

Reason against self-medication

62 (41.6%)

Risk of using wrong medication

79 (53%)

Risk of misdiagnosis of illness

46 (30.9%)

Risk of drug interaction

44 (29.5)

Risk of drug abuse and dependence

46 (30.9%)

Risk of progression of case

79 (54.9%)

Symptoms last for more than one week

Reason for seeking medical consultation

52 (36.1%)

Symptoms are worsening

40 (27.8%)

Presence of severe pain

34 (23.6%)

Used medication is not effective

4 (2.8%)

Side effects of used medication

36 (25%)

Thinking the problem is serious

12 (8.3%)

In case of mental problem