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Inside the medicine cabinet

Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one medication. But combining too many can cause dangerous consequences.



Do you take any prescriptions? Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one medication. But for millions, combining too many of them could lead to dangerous consequences – even with safeguards in place to protect patients. We’ll explore what you need to know about your medicine cabinet.

On this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to: 

Peter Pitts @PeterPitts
President, Co-Founder of Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
drugwonks.com

Michael Carome @Public_Citizen
Director, Health Research Group at Public Citizen 
citizen.org

Dr. Natalie Boulware @DrNatalieNMD
Naturopathic Physician, Tulsi Holistic Living 
learnliveheal.com

Dr. Caleb Alexander  
Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness
jhsph.edu/faculty/directory/profile/5284/Alexander/G._Caleb

David S.H. Lee 
Assistant Professor, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/david-sh-lee

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