A BBC Morning Live appearance by doctor Kasim Ahmed highlights risks associated with taking some commonly used medicines incorrectly. Across reports, the doctor warns that drugs including naproxen and ibuprofen (used for pain and inflammation) can cause serious side effects when not taken as advised, particularly affecting the stomach. Separate mentions in the coverage also flag naproxen alongside other prescription medicines, including metformin and levothyroxine (spelled as “letharoxine” in one report), as areas where patients may need to follow dosing and instructions carefully. The accounts stress that failing to take medicines according to professional guidance can make outcomes “really, really dangerous,” reflecting concern about preventable harm rather than a change in how the medicines work. The reports do not describe any new product recall or specific incident, but instead focus on general patient safety messages delivered on air. Readers are left with a consistent takeaway: check correct dosing instructions and seek medical advice if unsure about how to take these medicines.