Do you think that medication is causing cancer in people?!
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I do love the answers on here. So many opinions, yet so little real information.
I was just reading a review article today that touches on the subject of your question. The article is written by James B. LaValle, RPh, MS, CCN. He is an associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy.
I will highlight a couple of points he makes about increased cancer risks that are associated with some common medications. But first, I would like to note that 'chemotherapy' drugs can seriously increase the risk of future cancer (if and when they work well enough for the patient to survive the initial cancer). So, based on that point alone, the answer to your question is a very strong YES.
Now, from Professor LaValle's article:
1) Metformin (commonly prescribed for diabetes) depletes the body's level of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid and also depletes CoQ10 levels. This can result in "increased cancer risk". (Note: Dr. Bruce Ames, a world famous cancer researcher and former chairman of biochemistry at U.C. Berkeley has repeatedly reported in numerous medical journals that the COMMON deficiencies of B6, B12 and/or Folic Acid can seriously increase risks for cancer.)
2) Beta Blocker drugs (propranolol, sotolol, nadolol, etc.) can also deplete CoQ10 levels and Melatonin levels in the body. Melatonin is the hormone best known for its effects on sleep. Prof. Lavalle notes that: "Melatonin seems to have a direct effect on inhibiting tumorigenesis". That means, that decreased levels of Melatonin can increase the body's ability to develop tumors.
I am sure there is a lot more info. in the scientific literature on cancer risks associated with medications, but I hope I have provided enough 'real' info. to help you appreciate that the answer to your question is a very loud YES.
Best wishes and good luck!
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No. There have been no definitive studies that identify any form of cancer that is caused by currently-approved medications. There have been some limited studies that suggest possible links with a very, very few specific substances used as medicines and combined with other substances, may increase some people's risk of developing neoplastic disease. That's why one should never, but NEVER, take medications not prescribed by a physician, except for an occasional use of common over-the-counter analgesics and anit-acids. Even then, any time you visit your doctor, appraise him/her of all substances you're taking, even if it's only a couple of Tylenol once in a great while. The doc will then be sure not to prescribe any new medication that might interact unfavorably with what you're already taking. And, the doc will be able to advise you in case some of the substance you already are taking on your own might interact and potentially cause problems.
No. My son was diagnosed with cancer at age 17 months and he had never had any kind of medications ever.
I would like to add to DocJ's list. I am a cancer survivor and a Kidney Transplant recipient (1999). I was fine until 2003, When I found out I had cancer. I was told that the immunosuppresent drugs I have to take for the transplant, didn't cause the cancer, but made my body MORE susceptible to it. I am not so sure I believe that, since immunosuppresent drugs can change the way the body accepts a donated organ. With that in mind, I am adding immunosuppresent Drugs to the list.
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