Year: 2016

The New York Times, April 26, 2016. Some common combinations that cropped up in the study and could spell trouble: aspirin and the anti-clotting drug clopidogrel (Plavix), both blood thinners that together increase the risk of bleeding with long-term use; aspirin and naproxen (Aleve), over-the-counter drugs that when combined can cause bleeding, ulceration or perforation…Continue Reading The Dangers of ‘Polypharmacy,’ the Ever-Mounting Pile of Pills

USA Today, April 24, 2016. Americans are taking more prescription medications. They also are taking more supplements — everything from vitamin and mineral pills to fish and flax seed oils. The natural result: More are combining drugs and supplements. That may be riskier than many consumers realize. “It’s a serious concern, and the risk is…Continue Reading Warning: Supplements and medications may not mix

The Washington Post, March 24, 2016. The number of older Americans at risk for a potentially life-threatening drug interaction doubled between 2005 and 2010, according to a new study — but not just from the prescriptions they fill at the pharmacy or the medicines they buy over the counter. “Dietary supplements, which are not really…Continue Reading Older Americans are taking their vitamins — and that could be dangerous