BBC Expert Highlights Increased Mortality Risks with Diazepam and Lorazepam Use in Dementia Patients Wednesday, March 11, 2026 dementia antidepressants anxiety diazepam lorazepam mortality medication queen'suniversity belfast health A recent study from Queen’s University Belfast has brought attention to a concerning increase in mortality risk among dementia patients prescribed specific antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Highlighting … Read More
Cheese, Fruit, and Medication: Essential Foods to Avoid with Antibiotics and Antidepressants Wednesday, March 4, 2026 grapefruit leafygreens dairy tyramine alcohol cranberries antibiotics antidepressants medication interactions Certain everyday foods, from antioxidant-packed berries to cheese and even wine, can disrupt the effectiveness of your medications, warns pharmacist Amir Bhogal, Superintendent Lead Pharmacist and Director of Pyramid Pharmacy … Read More
Common Kitchen Ingredient Poses Risk for Those on Certain Antidepressants Wednesday, December 31, 2025 antidepressants maoi tyramine soybeans broadbeans bloodpressure druginteraction nutrition pharmacy health Millions of people in the UK take antidepressants, with around 8.7 to 8.8 million prescribed medications in England alone during 2023/24. As usage rises, it is crucial to be aware of potentially dangerous drug-food … Read More
Commonly Prescribed Anticholinergic Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk by Up to 50%, UK Study Reveals Friday, December 12, 2025 dementia anticholinergic medication parkinsons bladder antidepressants research elderly healthcare risk New research from the University of Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), has found that long-term use of strong anticholinergic drugs may raise the risk of developing dementia by nearly … Read More
Pharmacist Urges Patients on Statins to Avoid Grapefruit Juice Monday, November 10, 2025 pharmacist statins grapefruit medication interactions bloodpressure nhs sideeffects amlodipine antidepressants A prescribing pharmacist has issued an urgent warning about the risks of consuming grapefruit juice alongside common medications. Ian Budd, a pharmacist at online pharmacy Chemist4U, emphasized that grapefruit juice interacts … Read More
GPs to Prescribe Football Match Tickets to Combat Depression Monday, July 21, 2025 football mentalhealth socialprescribing depression community antidepressants gloucestershire forestgreen wellbeing loneliness sport A groundbreaking initiative is set to make live football matches accessible via prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression. Spearheaded by Labour MP and former GP Dr Simon Opher from Stroud, alongside Eco-tricity … Read More