Month: April 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