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Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos CHICAGO - At least 2 million older Americans are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix -- from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules -- a new study warns.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-12-24 Experts reaffirm the miracle of cholesterol-busting statins Cardiology experts meeting in Chicago this week reaffirmed statins as the best way to treat cholesterol and heart disease, the biggest cause of death in industrialized countries.   2008-04-02 Stopping Plavix may carry early clotting risk Patients given the blood-clot preventer Plavix after a heart attack or after receiving a stent have a far higher risk of heart attack or death in the three months after they stop taking the drug, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.   Nations:U.S.   2008-02-06 Study: New heart pill beats Plavix A new blood thinner proved better than Plavix, one of the world's top-selling drugs, at preventing heart problems after procedures to open clogged arteries, doctors reported Sunday. But the new drug also raised the risk of serious bleeding.   Nations:U.S.   2007-11-04 Studies tout treating mini-strokes fast Treating patients quickly for mini-strokes could dramatically cut the risk of a major stroke later, report two studies that could change standard treatment and potentially save millions of people from stroke's damaging effects.   Nations:U.K. France   2007-10-09 Headlines Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos 2008-12-24 Experts reaffirm the miracle of cholesterol-busting statins 2008-04-02 Stopping Plavix may carry early clotting risk 2008-02-06 Study: New heart pill beats Plavix 2007-11-04 Studies tout treating mini-strokes fast 2007-10-09 Sick? Lonely? Genes tell the tale 2007-09-14 Australia recalls anti-inflammatory drug Prexige after two deaths 2007-08-11 Combo migraine drug beat single drug therapy: study 2007-04-04 Common painkillers raise heart risk 2007-02-26 Most U.S. women face heart, stroke risk 2007-02-19 Heart awareness low among minority women 2007-02-05 Aspirin may prevent asthma in adults: study 2007-01-16 DNA tests to determine warfarin dose 2007-01-13 FDA wants sterner pain reliever warnings 2006-12-19 U.S. wants liver, stomach warnings on painkillers 2006-12-19 FDA: Stent patients face blood clot risk 2006-12-05 Merck submits new data for Arcoxia 2006-11-10 Many Patients quit medicine too early 2006-09-25 Anti-inflammatory drug could cause heart attacks: study 2006-09-14 3-in-1 heart pill could save millions 2006-09-04 Merck moves forward with Vioxx successor 2006-08-23 Painkillers may raise heart attack risk slightly 2006-08-02 AIDS virus may hide in the gut: study 2006-07-29 Study finds aspirin does not boost miscarriage risk 2006-07-13 Journal corrects Vioxx risk study, citing bad math 2006-06-27 New agents linked to 'medication overuse headache' 2006-06-22 Bayer says it owns enough Schering shares to complete takeover 2006-06-20 High doses of older painkillers raise heart risk 2006-06-02 Common painkillers may raise risk of heart failure 2006-05-23 Most Americans don't get preventive healthcare 2006-05-23 Painkillers tied to risk of erectile dysfunction 2006-05-12 Drinking lots of coffee doesn't harm heart -study 2006-04-24 Doctors Urge Not to Stop Taking Plavix 2006-03-16 Study finds aspirin still the best for heart risk 2006-03-12 Taking Plavix With Aspirin Proves Risky 2006-03-12 Largest Alzheimer's Drug Trial Launched 2006-03-11 Dick Cheney Hospitalized, Then Released 2006-01-09 'Super Flu' Fears Grip World 2005-12-23 Jury Awards Widow $253.4M in Vioxx Trial 2005-08-19 FDA Approves Celebrex for Spinal Arthritis 2005-08-01 Merck Didn't Study Vioxx Effect on Heart 2005-07-21 Jury selection begins in first Vioxx trial in US 2005-07-11 Canadian Panel Recommends Sale of Vioxx 2005-07-08 Celebrex Gaining Bextra's Prescriptions 2005-05-20 Experts Warn on Expense of U.S. Drugs 2005-04-17 Pfizer suspends Bextra sales in U.S., Europe 2005-04-07 Panel OKs Merck's Vioxx Return to Market 2005-02-18 Pfizer: Celebrex Causes No Increased Risk 2005-02-05 Vioxx, Celebrex were overprescribed-US study 2005-01-22 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed 'Super Flu' Fears Grip World 2005-12-23 Doctors Urge Not to Stop Taking Plavix 2006-03-16 FDA Approves Celebrex for Spinal Arthritis 2005-08-01 Australia recalls anti-inflammatory drug Prexige after two deaths 2007-08-11 FDA wants sterner pain reliever warnings 2006-12-19 Merck moves forward with Vioxx successor 2006-08-23 Study: New heart pill beats Plavix 2007-11-04 Journal corrects Vioxx risk study, citing bad math 2006-06-27 Bayer says it owns enough Schering shares to complete takeover 2006-06-20

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