Dizzy Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 More scientific 'evidence' which shows that common over the counter drugs can apparently cause and increased risk of mental decline and even death in people over 65. I wonder what effect they could have on people under 65 too 80 over the counter medicines were tested for "anticholinergic activity", which apparently is a potential side effect which affects the brain by blocking a key neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. One of the medications on the list which scored a worrying '3 points' is Piriton... (my comment This is a common and routinely given children (and dogs by the way). So question if children have this every year is it safe or in years to come will they say it wasn't?) The report states that one in five people taking drugs with a total score of four or more had died by the end of the two-year study, compared with only 7% of those taking no anticholinergic drugs. http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/news/uk/2011/06/24/common_drugs_risking_oap_health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Calamity takes Piriton occasionally if her eczema gets bad. What excuse do they give for the 0ver 65's who don't take Piriton etc? :wacko: :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 It's not only Piriton Peter... I just quoted that one as it's a medication that many people use. Me well I take nothing at all now... why because I'm not allowed to anymore. Not even a single paracetamol is allowed, no BP tablets anymore infact not a sausage (well sausages are ok but full of grotty meat). So I'll either die young of high BP or something or live to a ripe old age with a clear and active mind and prove the latest findings wrong I'll opt for the latter please ! I sometimes wonder about both prescribed and over the counter medications though as I'm suprised how many can make people 'ill', unless I'm just unique of course YEAH COOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 You are unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 It is all a big plot to keep the pension bill down by killing people off before they get to retirement age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Did the report mention viagra ??????.....................just out of interest, of course !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Not that I am aware of Victor but maybe you should check yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Not that I am aware of Victor but maybe you should check yourself Difficult to do that because every morning, you wonder why you can't remember taking it!!!!! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Just keep on taking the pills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Yes just keep taking the pills Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Obs ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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