A Pharmacist Talks About Polypharmacy
One of the easiest (and most important and far-reaching) things you can do for your peace of mind and the senior in your life is to create a list of the medications that they take!
You can use our form or any one of dozens you can find online (search for List of Medications) or just grab a piece of paper and start scribbling.
You can ask your Mom what she takes (the straight-forward approach), but if she has Alzheimer’s or you fear some dementia or memory problems you can invoke the "brown bag" technique.
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Alternative-Herbal Medicines
In many parts of the world, individuals use both traditional herbal medicines and Western medications concurrently to treat a multitude of medical or psychiatric conditions.
More and more Americans are using the same approach to treat various health conditions. You and your parents or loved ones may believe herbal products are more "natural" and safer than conventional drugs. Or, perhaps your loved one has been diagnosed with a condition for which no conventional Western medication is particularly effective.
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How to Take Your Own Medication History
It is very important all of the health care professionals prescribing medications for you be aware of any and all of the drugs you take and any drugs/medications to which you are allergic.
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Are Your Parents Falling for Drugs? List of Drugs that Contribute to Dizziness and Falls
One of the leading causes of falls for seniors is side-effects from medication. Here are just some of the types of medications to look out for:
- High blood pressure medications
- Sleep aids
- Pain relievers
- Anti-anxiety prescriptions
- Sedating antihistamines
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