Tag: polypharmacy

Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks

Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks

Taking five or more medications increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and death rates-especially in older adults. Learn how polypharmacy works, which drugs are most dangerous together, and how deprescribing can restore safety and quality of life.

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Deprescribing Frameworks: How Cutting Meds Lowers Side Effects

Deprescribing Frameworks: How Cutting Meds Lowers Side Effects

Learn how deprescribing frameworks safely cut medication counts and side effects, with step‑by‑step guides, real‑world data, and practical checklists.

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