Table 4.
Most commonly prescribed and non-prescribed (including over the counter and other) drugs used by FRDA respondents in the UK
|
Prescription drugs(n=37)1 |
Non-prescribed medication(n=14)1 |
|
|---|---|---|
| n(%) | n(%) | |
| Idebenone |
10 (27%) |
2 (14%) |
| Co-enzyme Q10 |
9 (24%) |
8 (57%) |
| Vitamin E |
10 (27%) |
7 (50%) |
| Beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents (Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Propranolol) |
9 (24%) |
0 |
| Skeletal muscle relaxants |
7 (19%) |
0 |
| Anti-epileptic drugs |
6 (16%) |
0 |
| Fish oils (Omega 3 fatty acids) |
0 |
4 (28%) |
| Other nutritional supplements (Multivitamins, minerals etc) | 0 | 7 (50%) |
1Source UK – PCIF.