Almost Half of All Americans Are on Drugs

[Jazzy]

This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data on prescription-drug use through 2008. According to the data, almost half of Americans -- 48.3% -- took at least one prescription drug per month in 2008, up from 43.5% a decade ago.



As new drugs are introduced and new uses for old drugs are found, more patients can have improved health and quality of life with the appropriate use of prescription drugs, the CDC said in its report. But the agency said there are some concerns, noting current prescription drug use patterns need to be better understood.



Specifically, almost 40% of older Americans (over 60-years old) used five or more prescription drugs in the past month. While this could simply be due to age, the CDC said there is a concern that it may reflect excessive prescribing, which is a continuing challenge that may contribute to adverse drug events, medication compliance issues, and increased health care costs.



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My Question: Are you taking prescription drugs?

 

[Nebulous]

I dont take any perscriptions.



My mom used to be a huge pill popper. She had a doctor who would give her whatever she wanted. I called him her drug dealer. She would always be high off the pills when she was awake and sleep like 14 hours a day. His office is now closed down and I hope it was because he was sued and shutdown.

 

[netsavy006]

I take prescription medication to manage my mental condition (schizoaffective disorder). I take 6 different medications.

 

[N!ck]

My mom takes medication and my brother takes medication.

I don't, I only take meds when I have a headache or a cold. If not, I usually try to just bear with whatever I have.

 

[Odie]

Canadians are also pill poppers.



some don't even need them.

 

[Temerit]

Nope, I don't take prescription meds.

 

[Evil Eye]

Nope.

 

[flopstock]

I do. Found out I'm diabetic just over a year ago and they put you on different things to find the combo that controls your blood sugar levels. Once the lifestyle is completely adjusted, the goal is to wean me back or even off of them.



Funny thing is that since I have no choice about taking this crap, I no longer take any of the over the counter stuff. If I get a headache, I have a headache. Stuffy nose, I blow my brains out, etc... don't want to put one more damned pill in my mouth that I am not forced to..

 

[Ashley]

I am, unfortunately. Seizure meds, asthma meds, psoriases meds. I swear even when I'm gone for an over-nighter, it feels like I have to take half of the drug store with me. It's not fun, nor is it funny.

 

[air jordan]

Never take such things. I am quite healthy and i think an apple kees the doctor away