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NEWS ABOUT: drug interaction

drug interaction stories: 2 news summaries

 Ginsburg Hospitalized Again 

Justice suffers adverse reaction to medications, released after overnight stay

Oct 15, 09 1:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ruth Bader Ginsburg is out of the hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to medication last night. While waiting for takeoff on a plane bound for London, Ginsburg because extremely drowsy and fell from her seat because of a reaction between a prescription sleeping aid and an OTC cold medication,... More »

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg • cold medicine • US Supreme Court • sleeping pills • hospitalization • drug interaction • Supreme Court justice



 Seniors, 
 Remember 
 Ledger: Don't 
 Mix Meds 

Seniors in danger from drug interactions

Dec 24, 08 7:15 AM CST
(Newser) - Millions of older Americans take so many prescription and over-the-counter drugs that they risk serious side effects from the drugs’ interactions, USA Today reports. A new study found that about 30% of people aged 57 to 85 now take at least five prescription drugs regularly—plus non-prescription medications and supplements—... More »

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vitamins • prescription drugs • over-the-counter drugs • seniors • dietary supplement • drug interaction • glucosamine-chondroitin

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