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Article: Seniors Should Watch for Drug Interactions When Taking Multiple Medications.
- Article from:
- Blood Weekly
- Article date:
- May 21, 2009
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A recent study found that more than 80 percent of adults age 57 and older take at least one prescription drug a day and that about half of them regularly mix drugs with over-the-counter medications and supplements (see also Pharmaceuticals).
Interactions between prescription medications and over-the-counter medications are somewhat common and fairly mild as long as people are aware of them and taking appropriate steps to use the medication safely. Occasionally, problems arise. A recent study found that about 1 in 25 older adults may be experiencing a major drug interaction.
"To protect themselves from the harm of drug interactions make sure that anyone ...