Statins are one of the most widely used class of drugs . Known to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke, these drugs save many lives. However, this class of drugs tends t[...]
When reviewing medications of an older adult it is not unlikely that some of the medications could have been prescribed to treat side-effects from other medications. This is called[...]
On the front-cover of the Sept. 2011 issue of AARP Bulletin a featured article is titled: “Are Your Meds Making You Sick? 7 ways to protect yourself”. The article refle[...]
A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 165, Jan 24, 2005, found that 92% of adverse drug events (ADEs) could be detected by simply reviewing patient surveys. This[...]
The FDA released a communication November 19, 2010 which notified health professionals and the public that they were removing propoxyphene (Darvon and Darvocet) from the U.S. marke[...]
If you’re an older adult, and I don’t mean a 50-something AARP member but over 65, this important message is for you. Those over 65 make up only 11% of the population y[...]
An interesting finding came about when searching for information on prednisone-induced diabetes. In Diabetes Med., Feb 1999, Vol. 16(2) Pgs. 164-7, the authors A. Ravina, et al, st[...]
Concerns with side-effects from statins is not a new topic and adding to the concern the FDA released a safety communication this year regarding the use of high-dose simvastatin (Z[...]
The use of timolol eye drops in people with glaucoma is the leading risk factor for falling. PB had her timolol changed to another drug and her balance improved within 3 days and s[...]
