The risk of the effects and drug interactions increases with the number of medications taken. When a new symptom is noticed, talk it over with your doctor as soon as possible. New symptoms can create what appears to be a transient ischemic attack (mini stroke) can be suspected, and cause the patient to spend hours in bed.
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescription drug use is rising. By 2008, 90 percent of Americans 60 and older reported using at least one medication and 40 percent took five or more. “This likely reflects the need to treat the many diseases that commonly occur in this age group,” the report says. “However, excessive prescribing or polypharmacy, is also an acknowledged safety risk for older Americans.”
The risk of side effects and drug interactions increases with the number of medications taken. If a new symptom is noticed, it pays to talk with your doctor immediately.
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