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Seniors warned of risky mixing of medicine - San Francisco Gate
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Among older men, the numbers are particularly alarming - 10 percent are taking potentially harmful combinations, according to the study. The results aren't always disastrous, but older people are more vulnerable to side
Source: www.sfgate.com
Dangerous drug interactions could affect millions of older adults - Chicago Tribune
At least 2.2 million older adults in the U.S. take medicine in combinations that could trigger dangerous drug interactions, causing gastrointestinal bleeding, muscle breakdown, disruption in heart rhythm and other serious problems, according to a new
Source: www.chicagotribune.com
Elderly patients at risk for harmful drug interactions, study reveals - Toledo Blade
CHICAGO - At least 2 million older Americans are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix - from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules - a new study warns. Among older men, the numbers are
Source: www.toledoblade.com
Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderly - Reuters UK
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Older adults in the United States are popping prescription pills, over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements in record numbers, and in combinations that could be deadly, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. They said more than
Source: uk.reuters.com
FDA warns against some diet pills sold on the Web - KUSA-TV
The pills are advertised as "natural" fat busters and have intriguing names like Imelda Perfect Slim and Zhen de Shou. Some are touted as new versions of "ancient remedies" from Asia. They may promise an easy fix to weight problems, but the Food and
Source: www.9news.com
Study: Patients at risk from some drug combos - AZCentral.com
About 2.2 million people, or nearly one in 25 older Americans, are at risk for serious health problems such as bleeding and muscle weakness because they take an unwise combination of drugs, and half of the time, a non-prescription medication is
Source: www.azcentral.com
FDA warns against some diet pills sold on the Web - KUSA-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) - If you're looking for a little help shedding extra pounds after the holidays, the government is warning you to stay away from nearly 30 weight-loss products that contain unlisted and possibly dangerous ingredients. The pills are
Source: www.9news.com
Be careful mixing drugs, supplements, study warns seniors - Arizona Daily Star
CHICAGO — At least 2 million older Americans are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix — from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules — a new study warns. Among older men, the numbers
Source: www.azstarnet.com
Millions mix drugs unsafely - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Common combinations • Aspirin taken with over-the-counter ginkgo supplements; the combination increases chances for excess bleeding. • Lisinopril, a blood-pressure drug, taken with potassium, which is often prescribed to counter the potassium
Source: www.journalgazette.net
Mixing medicines may be unsafe - Chicago Sun-Times
At least one in 25 older adults who use multiple medications are taking them in combinations that can lead to potentially life-threatening drug interactions, University of Chicago researchers have found. Half of these interactions involve over-the
Source: www.suntimes.com
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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