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Old 11-07-2006, 08:36 AM
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Post Polypharmacy today...

Is very common, and very disturbing. The anecdotal information published
on MedLine is often the only source now for many drug interactions. Death and disablility from misuse of prescription drugs is the 4 th leading cause of death in this country.
Articles like this are becoming more common every day:
http://friendsoffreedom.org/article....rder=0&thold=0

And sometimes people take so many drugs that the synergistic effects are
very hard to predict. Add in the unique metabolic functions in the elderly, and we have some very difficult situations that manifest.

Just managing thyroid functions can be very challenging for the geriatric
population. They can change rapidly.

Do keep us up to date on your MIL... I hope she finds the pain relief and quality of life she deserves.
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