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Today's medicines can treat disease and reduce symptoms of the many conditions and ailments that are experienced by adults as they age. In order to make the best use of your medicines, it is important to:

Take an active role in decisions about your treatment.
Follow your treatment plan as prescribed by your doctor.
Watch out for problems and get help in solving them.

The Center for Medicines & Healthy Aging is your resource for practical information to help you make the best use of your medicines to live a healthier and more productive life.

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Early Treatment with Clot-Busting Drug Best After Stroke. Patients who have a stroke (blood clot in the brain) have better outcomes when they receive a clot-busting drug within 4.5 hours of the stroke. May 14, 2010. Read more...

Folic Acid Does Not Cut Risk of Stroke. A review of clinical trials involving over 39,000 participants concludes that folic acid supplements do not reduce the risk of stroke. May 13, 2010. Read more...

Herbal Supplements, Warfarin Can Be Hazardous Mix. Eight out of the ten most popular herbal and non-herbal supplements in the United States can increase the risk of either bleeding or blood clots in persons taking the anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). Examples of problem herbals include garlic, ginkgo, and St. John's wort. May 13, 2010. Read more...

Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older People. Insufficient vitamin D is quite common in older people, and older men and women with lower levels of vitamin D are more prone to become depressed over time, new research shows. May 12, 2010. Read more...