Tag: polypharmacy
Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Ingredients
Learn how to avoid dangerous double ingredients in your medications-especially acetaminophen and sedatives-by keeping a full list of all drugs you take, using one pharmacy, and asking your pharmacist before adding anything new.
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Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks
Taking five or more medications increases fall risk, confusion, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how polypharmacy harms seniors, why deprescribing saves lives, and what you can do to reduce dangerous drug combinations.
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