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New prescription warning for blood pressure, statins, iron medications
New medical warnings highlight dangerous drug interactions and fall risks for older adults taking multiple prescriptions.
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Study finds possibly problematic drug combos being prescribed to older adults
A Canadian study warns that common drug combinations are triggering harmful prescribing cascades in older adults, risking their health and independence.
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Inappropriate Prescribing Cascades Put Older Adults at Risk
Recent coverage examines inappropriate prescribing cascades where older adults receive new medications to treat side effects.