kidney function, or heart function should be monitored.
For people taking several medications, a pharmacist-led medication review can be particularly useful.
The Bottom Line
Certain medications deserve additional cardiovascular attention in older adults, but their risks are not all the same.
The evidence is particularly clear that non-aspirin NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can increase heart attack and stroke risk, while decongestants can raise blood pressure and worsen cardiovascular problems in susceptible people.
Other drugs, including certain diabetes medicines, stimulants, and chemotherapy treatments, have different cardiovascular concerns that need
