alone does not make a medication dangerous.
But cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, previous stroke, and heart failure become more common with age—and these conditions can change the risk-benefit calculation for certain drugs.
That’s why regular medication reviews become increasingly valuable.
Don’t Forget Over-the-Counter Medicines
A common mistake is giving doctors a list of prescription medications while forgetting OTC medicines.
Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, cold remedies, supplements, and herbal products should also be included.
For example, someone already taking aspirin for cardiovascular disease may unknowingly add ibuprofen for arthritis.
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