Tag: polypharmacy
Brown Bag Medication Review Events: How to Prepare for a Safe and Effective Checkup
A brown bag medication review is a simple, proven way to prevent dangerous drug interactions and reduce unnecessary medications - especially for seniors taking multiple pills. Learn how to prepare, what to bring, and why this step could save your life.
Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Raises Your Risk
Taking five or more medications increases the risk of falls, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how polypharmacy harms older adults, why deprescribing works, and what you can do to stay safe.
Managing Multiple Medications: How to Reduce Drug Interactions and Stay Safe
Learn how to safely manage multiple medications, reduce dangerous drug interactions, and avoid the risks of polypharmacy through medication reviews, deprescribing, and patient-led strategies.