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Research presented at American College of Cardiology meeting states that 19 per cent of people with hypertension are taking other OTC or prescription meds that elevate their blood pressure. Awaiting published study.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 20, 2021 Source:Nineteen percent of adults with high blood pressure take drugs that worsen the condition
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Prescription drugs and herbal remedies follow the same science of drug interactions and can negatively affect health outcomes
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 5, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Mixing drugs and herbal remedies may pose a major health risk, researchers warn Reference: Evaluation of documented drug interactions and contraindications associated with herbs and dietary supplements: a systematic literature review
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Fish oil supplements: No help with atrial fibrillation and can interfere with warfarin along with other foods and supplements
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 16, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Blood thinners and supplements are a risky mix Fish oil capsules don’t help heart rhythm problem
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Elevated potassium levels in the elderly more commonly seen with sulpha antibiotic and certain blood pressure meds: study
Madely Health Headlines for June 30, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Antibiotic plus common heart drugs can be dangerous Reference: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole–Induced Hyperkalemia in Patients Receiving Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System
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How certain foods and supplements can interact with medications
Madely Health Headlines for June 23, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: When Food and Pills Clash
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Paxil interferes with tamoxifen's efficacy combating breast cancer/Sunday House Call returns to the airwaves
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 10, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Paxil, Tamoxifen May Be a Risky Combo Reference: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and breast cancer mortality in women receiving tamoxifen: a population based cohort study
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Study reviews the drug interactions between cardiac medications and herbal products
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 2, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Hidden Dangers of Herbal Meds Reviewed Reference: Use of Herbal Products and Potential Interactions in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases Comment: There is excellent web site that reviews the scientific evidence for the efficacy of herbal remedies from an independent assessment perspective. It also evaluates the…
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Parents should be aware that certain vitamins may interact with other medications
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Many parents unaware of the risks of vitamins Reference: Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs?
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Vioxx risk varies according to patient
What have we learned about the cardiovascular risk of Vioxx, with so much media attention lately? Health Canada set up a 13-member expert panel to review and critique the scientific evidence for the Cox-2 painkillers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra. The panel recommended in its July report that Merck could resubmit Vioxx for approval.