Cardiologist doesn’t recommend over-the-counter sleep aids

#MiddleburyCT #SleepAids #Eliquis DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in reasonably good health. When I had trouble falling asleep, I would take a swig of Zzzquil, which worked ... Continue Reading →

Playing pharmacist presents problems

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Doctors tried an electrical cardioversion, but it came back after a few days. She is taking ... Continue Reading →

Deep vein thrombosis usually due to surgery

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 47-year-old woman. Five years ago, I developed a blood clot in my left leg after fracturing my ankle and being immobilized for several months. ... Continue Reading →