ARE AMERICANS OVER MEDICATED?
YOU DECIDE.
Here is the daily drug regimen of an average American Couple:
SHE:
1) Avandia, rosiglitazone. Helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
2) Glucophage, metformin. Reduces high blood sugar in diabetics.
3) Glucotrol, glipizide. Another diabetes drug that stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin.
4) Lopressor, Toprol, metoprolol. Beta blocker that treats high blood pressure and prevents chest pain called angina.
5) Prinivil, Zestril, lisinopril. ACE inhibitor that treats high blood pressure, heart failure, or helps prolong survival after a heart attack.
6) Aspirin. Thins blood to help prevent heart attack.
7) Zetia, ezetimibe. Lowers cholesterol by preventing absorption in the intestine.
8) Pravacol, pravastatin. Statin that slows cholesterol production to reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
HE:
1) Avapro, irbesartan. Controls high blood pressure.
2) Lipitor, atorvastatin. Another cholesterol-cutting statin.
3) Aspirin. Thins blood to help prevent heart attack.
4) Protonix, pantoprazole. Proton-pump inhibitor to cut stomach acid causing frequent heartburn known as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
5) Flomax, tamsulosin. Treats enlarged prostate gland.
6) Wellbutrin, bupropion. Treats depression by boosting certain kinds of brain activity.
Latest research shows Americans take more drugs
than citizens of any other country.
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