A30 - Friday, April 6, 1984 - North Shore News

SENIORS WARNED OF DANGER

MOST DRUGS prescribed
for the elderly are beneficial
in themselves. But sometimes
seniors take drugs unnece-
ssarily or they take two or
more drugs that can form a
dangerous combination.

What often happens ts that
prescription drugs may in-
teract with each other, with
an over-the-counter prepara-
uon or with alcohol. One
type of drug interaction
results in mental confusion,
loss of judgment about abili-
ties, drowsiness or dizziness,
or impaired coordination.

Many other drugs interact
to cause unexpected and un-
desirable side effects and in
some cases the desired effect
of one drug is counteracted
by another.

Here are a few common
mixes that may be dangerous:
*alcohol and tranquilizers or
sleeping pills;

*alcohol and cold remedies
or allergy medicines;
ealcohol and pain relievers
which contain codeine;
*certain blood pressure ptlls
and antidepressants com-
bined with cough and cold
remedies;

*oral anti-coagulants and
certain anti-arthritis drugs
combined with pain rehevers
contaming ASA;

*antacids with certain ant-
biotics such as tetracycline,
edigitalis or digoxin heart
Medicines and diuretics (used
to prevent water build-up in
the body).

Some drugs shouldn't be
combined with some foods
For example, certain antibi
Otucs such as tetracycline lose
their effectiveness when
taken with dairy products
lron pills, taken with dairy
products, won't do their job
Some anti-depressant) drugs
combined with old cheese,
herring, chicken Ivers or red
wine may lead to severe high
blood pressure

Health authorities have
positive guidelines for sentors

to prevent problems with
drug interaction.

Drags may not always be
the answer to your. dif-
ficulties. Ask you doctor to
hetp you explore other alter
natives such as diet and
exercise

Realize that aging slows
down the body's ability to
use drugs More of the drug
stays in the body for longer
peniods of time

Take prescription drugs en
actly as prescribed If vou
have any problems. det your
dow tor know

Bring all the bugs your re
taking to Che doctor Gor dos
Lors) you visi ing ducing
cold remedics. laxatives and

other non prescription drugs

such as herbal remedies
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