Polypharmacy, Adverse Drug Reactions, and Geriatric Syndromes

The elderly are at risk for polypharmacy, which is associated with significant consequences such as adverse effects, medication nonadherence, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, and increased risk of geriatric syndromes. Providers should evaluate all existing medications at each patient visit f...

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Published in:	Clinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 173 - 186
Main Authors:	Shah, Bhavik M., PharmD, BCPS, Hajjar, Emily R., PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CGP
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-05-2012
Subjects:	Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems Adverse drug reactions Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging - drug effects Drug Interactions Drug Prescriptions - statistics & numerical data Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions Elderly Female Geriatric syndromes Geriatrics Humans Internal Medicine Male Patient Compliance Polypharmacy Prevalence Risk Factors Polypharmacy Adverse drug reactions Elderly Geriatric syndromes
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Summary:	The elderly are at risk for polypharmacy, which is associated with significant consequences such as adverse effects, medication nonadherence, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, and increased risk of geriatric syndromes. Providers should evaluate all existing medications at each patient visit for appropriateness and weigh the risks and benefits of starting new medications to minimize polypharmacy.
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ISSN:	0749-0690 1879-8853
DOI:	10.1016/j.cger.2012.01.002