Are You Taking Unnecessary (or Harmful) Medications?

Some people, especially older adults, may not need all the medication they take. "Deprescribing" is a collaborative process between patients and their healthcare providers to reduce or stop prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements if the drug the patient is taking is unnecessary and/or harmful.

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Is It Time to Review the Medications You Take? Many older adults take multiple prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements. But not all medications provide benefit for the person taking them, and some may become unnecessary or even unsafe over time. READ MORE Latest Health News These Medications May Cause Liver Damage Drug Interactions of Lipitor and Other Statins Can Taking Hormonal Birth Control Cause Liver Tumors? Kratom Is Supposed to Relieve Pain and Anxiety. Why Is It Under Scrutiny? The 7 Best Inversion Tables We Tested Whether you've slept in a funny position or pulled a muscle during your workout, having back pain is no fun. Beyond stretching and using foam rollers, inversion tables are another device that can relieve back and neck pain. SHOP NOW More From Verywell These Are the Supplements You Should Avoid Taking Together The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Medications Is Air Pollution to Blame for Your Headache? How to Get the Most Out of Your Eczema Treatment Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service