Sunday, December 12, 2021

Polypharmacy, a cocktail of deadly medications

While 89% of people aged 65 and older take at least one prescription medication, 54% take four or more
   
A commentary by Dr. Mark E. Williams detailed the case of “Allison,” who was taking 43 different medications and suffering multiple side effects as a result
   
Polypharmacy is a preventable risk factor for hospital admission in older adults, due to adverse drug events 


The risks of polypharmacy include mortality, falls, adverse drug reactions, increased length of hospital stay and hospital readmission
   
A holistic approach, one that addresses the key tenets of good health and creates real wellness instead of attempting to cover up symptoms with more pills, is needed to achieve optimal health

Read the full analysis by Dr. Mercola

 

 

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