Pill Burden: Dangers of Too Many Medications - Lowndes Signal

Pill Burden: Dangers of Too Many Medications - Lowndes Signal

By Dr. Jaisingh Rajput As our senior population grows, so does a hidden health risk: polypharmacy — the use of five or more medications at once. While prescriptions are often necessary, taking too many can lead to serious side effects, including falls, confusion, and hospitalizations. A recent study in JAMA found that over 40% of adults aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications daily . This number has nearly doubled in the pas…

Pill Burden: Dangers of Too Many Medications

By Dr. Jaisingh Rajput As our senior population grows, so does a hidden health risk: polypharmacy — the use of five or more medications at once. While prescriptions are often necessary, taking too many can lead to serious side effects, including falls, confusion, and hospitalizations. A recent study in JAMA found that over 40% of adults aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications daily . This number has nearly doubled in the pas…