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Many older Americans take multiple prescription drugs. Geriatricians say the more you take, the higher your risk for adverse reactions. Here's how to talk to your doctor about reducing or eliminating some prescriptions.

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Die sooner. Dont take your meds. More anti-human propaganda from NPR.

Thank you for writing this. Many mainstream media outlets dont report on these types of stories. I have people in my family that have been hurt by being over prescribed.

You don't need so much lead in. Get to the point. Old people won't even read this nonsense. I got 2 sentences in and just left. I don't need set up to understand. I need the facts. Do Journalism ffs

I’ve eliminated most of mine, by forgetting to take them.

US population is well-balanced between people who desperately need medicines/treatment they can't access at all and people who are over-medicated from any combination of a genuine desire to help, physician apathy, incompatible records/histories, and corporate malice.

Polypharmacy IS a huge risk, but make sure you consult your physicians and your pharmacist before going off of any meds. 🙏🏼

Or you can speak to your pharmacist too....just saying.

I was on 18 meds, now 0 meds. Lifestyle changes result in positive outcomes. The only MD I see now is Urgent Care.

It would help to go to a plant-based diet. Meat and its by-products are killing us.

The saddest fact is that many of these people are taking drugs to counteract the affect of the drug they need. So instead of getting well they have a whole new slew of adverse affects and even more drugs. Sick!

Significant fall risk.

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