What Doctors Don't Tell YouSyllogism Corner
Q I’m writing for advice on the osteoporosis bisphosphonate drug alendronic acid (Fosamax). A recent scan showed that my bone has decreased since last year. Both the spine and hip are low.
Q My 76-year-old father has recently developed tremors which his GP has diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, but I would like a second opinion.
Although beta blockers have been used for over 30 years to treat high blood pressure in elderly people, new analysis has discovered that the drugs are no more effective than a sugar pill. ...
Many elderly patients are being unnecessarily treated with diuretic drugs, according to research from the Netherlands. ...
With atrial fibrillation, a high pulse rate and elevated blood pressure, I’ve gone through at least seven different medications, prescribed by my GP, over the last two years. I’m 71 and could not tolerate any of them due to side-effects that I’d...
WHICH HEART DRUG?: Diuretics win the day
One of the most underappreciated aspects of taking a drug is its effect on the balance of your essential nutrients. Almost any prescribed drug or over the counter medication can cause significant ...
Diuretics were invented 70 years ago to reduce body swelling due to water retention. They are based on relatively simple chemical formulas that work by encouraging the kidneys to expel more urine,
None of the 66 pharmaceutical drugs currently licensed as treatment for high blood pressure, or hypertension, are any better than 'water pills', according to a new breakthrough study.
