The Dangers of ‘Polypharmacy,’ the Ever-Mounting Pile of Pills

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