Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that taking the popular cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin may–in some cases and in some people–cause muscle damage. While this sounds relatively harmless, the damage sometimes progresses to a severe form called rhabdomyolysis. With this disease (often called “Rhabdo” for short), the damaged muscles release proteins into the […]
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The elderly are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects from prescription drugs. Click to learn more.
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The elderly are often overwhelmed by the need for expensive prescription medications they can’t afford. Sometimes, people split their pills in order to make them last longer, but is it safe? Click the link to see the risks and benefits of splitting pills. Johns Hopkins
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