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Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Risky Drug Combinations

Original: Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medicine Combinations with Potential Major Interactions as Antidepressants Lead the List

A new report finds that more than one in five older Americans take combinations of medications that could cause major drug interactions, with antidepressants topping the list of drugs involved. The findings raise concerns about polypharmacy among seniors, many of whom take multiple prescriptions for chronic conditions, and highlight the need for better medication review by doctors and pharmacists.

Why now: New research on dangerous drug interactions among older adults highlights a widespread and growing safety concern.

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• Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medicine Combinations with Potential Major Interactions as Antidepressants Lead the List · Medical Daily

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