It’s Okay to Call Yourself a Vegan Even If You Take Non-Vegan Medication, and Here’s Why

Modern medicine has greatly improved life quality and expectancy, but many medications contain animal ingredients or have been tested on animals. Despite this, it is okay for vegans to take non-vegan medication for their health. Many medications contain animal-derived excipients, and it is difficult to find cruelty-free medicines. Additionally, most medications are tested on animals before being approved for human use. While progress is being made towards more ethical medical practices, the industry still relies heavily on animal exploitation.

The Vegan Society states that vegans should avoid animal use as much as possible, but when there is no alternative, it is acceptable to take non-vegan medication. Prioritizing health and well-being is important for effective advocacy for veganism. The organization encourages vegans to look after their health, even if it means compromising vegan beliefs in certain circumstances.