34% of Americans being fed this RX drug LIE!
Benjamin Franklin famously said the only two things in life that are a certainty are DEATH and TAXES.
Well, if Ben were around today… he could have added TAKING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS to that, too!
Because for as long as I can remember, mainstream medicine and Big Pharma have brainwashed American seniors into thinking that prescription drugs are the ONLY way to stay healthy.
Millions of us continue to line up for their prescription poison… and Big Pharma continues to rake in the dough!
And they’re SO good at it, millions of folks are now being fleeced and bamboozled into taking something they simply DO NOT NEED.
And I’ve got the proof!
A University of Buffalo research survey of over 218 million older adults found that a whopping 34% have been prescribed at least one unnecessary prescription drug.
The survey found that on average, these folks:
- Take 2X as many medications
- Are nearly 2X as likely to be hospitalized
- And are MORE likely to visit their primary care doctor than older patients not taking inappropriate prescriptions.
The study also found that unnecessary medications are taking a huge bite out of senior’s wallets.
Older adults are spending an extra $458 on healthcare when they are prescribed inappropriate drugs. And the prescriptions themselves cost an extra $128 annually.
And especially for folks on fixed, or limited, incomes… this is A LOT of money!
So, what’s the solution if you suspect you or someone you love may be on an unnecessary medication?
The first plan of action is a ‘come to Jesus’ talk with your doctor about any and all prescriptions he or she may have prescribed.
Gather up all your prescriptions, put them in a bag, and go through each one with your doctor to ensure you are…
- Taking the RIGHT DOSAGE and…
- Are on the RIGHT MEDICATIONS.
If your doctor can’t give you a straight answer… perhaps it’s time to get a second opinion from another doctor.
To ending our dependence on RX drugs,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Melore, Chris. “One-third of older Americans prescribed potentially inappropriate, harmful drugs.” https://studyfinds.org/third-older-americans-prescribed-harmful-drugs/
