Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk
December 23, 2008 - 3:56pm
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Common adverse drug reactions include:
* Lisinopril (Prinivil) plus potassium can elevate blood-potassium levels and disrupt heart rhythm.
* Warfarin (Coumadin) plus simvastatin (Zocor) can increase bleeding risk.
* Warfarin (Coumadin) plus aspirin can increase bleeding risk.
* Atorvastatin (Lipitor) plus niacin can cause muscle weakness, muscle breakdown
* Simvastatin (Zocor) and niacin can cause muscle weakness and muscle breakdown.
* Ginkgo plus aspirin can increase bleeding risk.
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