Medications

No one can deny the devastating effects that opioid abuse has taken on thousands of young people and communities across our country. No doubt too many people are using narcotics in ways never intended for these medications. The question is, how to determine an appropriate use of such drugs and…

When an ache or pain arises, most of us are eager to rid ourselves of the nuisance by reaching for the nearest pill in our medicine cabinet. Over-the-counter, commercially available medications like Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve have millions of users, and many of us have our allegiance to one brand…

Most of us have old or expired prescription drugs sitting in our medicine chests. We no longer need or use them but just can’t figure out a way to safely dispose of them. The solution? Two days from now, on Oct. 22, 2016, is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription…

The statistics are startling: from 2008 to 2012, the number of women using bisphosphonates in response to osteoporosis fell by 50%. The reason? Concern about the dangerous side effects of such drugs, including bone death in the jaw and fractures in the top of the femur. While these are real…

It’s common knowledge that taking some medications together may produce harmful or less effective results. But did you know that eating certain foods, while taking certain medications, may also lead to potential problems? For example, eating high potassium foods like bananas or potatoes may affect the impact of medication for…

On her website, Better Health While Aging, Dr. Leslie Kernisan provides sound advice and info about a range of medical issues affecting elderly patients. Recently, she focused on the many problems seniors face when taking multiple medications. From side effects to drug interactions to costs and schedule complications, Dr. Kernisan highlights…