Table 3. . Frequency of diagnoses and prescribed drugs reported by responders.
| Diagnoses | Number of responses (% of total, n = 46) | Prescribed drugs | Number of responses (% of total, n = 46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 18 (39.1%) | Vitamins and minerals | 37 (80.4%) |
| Other diseases† | 17 (37.0%) | Analgesics | 31 (67.4%) |
| Vitamin, mineral and blood count deficiency (B12, D3, potassium, calcium, sodium, low hemoglobin) | 15 (32.6%) | Antihypertensive drugs incl. nitrates and digoxin | 28 (60.9%) |
| Diabetes I, diabetes II | 12 (26.1%) | Anticoagulants | 21 (45.7%) |
| Dementia | 9 (19.6%) | Anticonstipation drugs | 18 (39.1%) |
| Osteoporosis | 9 (19.6%) | Proton pump inhibitors | 16 (34.8%) |
| Rheumatic disease, incl. fractures | 9 (19.6%) | Hypolipidemic drugs | 13 (28.3%) |
| High cholesterol | 9 (19.6%) | Diuretics | 13 (28.3%) |
| Psychiatric disease | 9 (19.6%) | Antidepressants | 11 (23.9%) |
| Heart failure, arrhythmia | 8 (17.4%) | Other drugs‡ | 9 (19.6%) |
| Stroke, heart attack | 6 (13.0%) | Glucocorticoids | 9 (19.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (13.0%) | Antidiabetic drugs | 8 (17.4%) |
| Epilepsy | 5 (10.9%) | COPD and asthma drugs | 7 (15.2%) |
| Skin disease, psoriasis, xerosis, actinic keratosis, skin ulcer | 5 (10.9%) | Anti-epileptics | 6 (13.0%) |
| COPD | 4 (8.7%) | Opioids | 6 (13.0%) |
| Cataracts, glaucoma | 4 (8.7%) | Alzheimer’s/dementia drugs | 5 (10.9%) |
| Edema | 4 (8.7%) | Antipsychotics | 5 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 3 (6.5%) | Probiotics and extra nutrition | 4 (8.7%) |
| Neuropathy | 3 (6.5%) | Eye medication | 4 (8.7%) |
| Ulcer | 3 (6.5%) | Sex hormones | 4 (8.7%) |
| Thyroid disease | 3 (6.5%) | Antihistamines | 4 (8.7%) |
| Hernia | 2 (4.3%) | Uric acid – lowering drugs | 3 (6.5%) |
| Constipation | 2 (4.3%) | Urine bladder relaxants | 3 (6.5%) |
| Ostomy | 2 (4.3%) | Thyroid agents | 3 (6.5%) |
| Ulcerative colitis | 2 (4.3%) | Anti-osteoporotic drugs | 3 (6.5%) |
| Urinary tract infection | 2 (4.3%) | Antibiotic | 3 (6.5%) |
| Kidney disease | 2 (4.3%) | Antiparkinson drugs | 3 (6.5%) |
| Total | 173 (376.1%§) | Nicotine | 2 (4.3%) |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia drugs | 2 (4.3%) | ||
| Cytostatics | 2 (4.3%) | ||
| Mucus relief | 2 (4.3%) | ||
| No drugs | 1 (2.2%) | ||
| Total | 286 (621.7%§) |
The group ‘Other diseases’ is a compiled group of different diagnoses that only occurred a single time among the 46 responders. It consists of: headache, low bodyweight, pain in legs, leg cramps, leg restlessness, spinal compression fracture, enlarged prostate, gingivitis, dizziness, eye calcification, valve in the head, anemia, pleural exudate, bronchitis, incontinence, bladder prolapse, hemiparesis, Parkinson’s disease and arteriosclerosis.
The group ‘other drugs’ is a compiled group of prescribed drugs that only occurred a single time among the 46 responders. It consists of: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, drug against diarrhea, hypnotic drug, insulin, caries prophylaxis, drug against leg cramps, unspecified liquid paraffin and psyllium husk.
Total number of reported items. The total number in percentage exceeds 100% because each responder was allowed to report more than one item. The total in % reflects the average of reported items per responder.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.