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Common drugs older adults might be overusing: benzodiazepines, antibiotics, aspirin
Medical guidance often changes faster than prescribing habits. Researchers say elderly patients may still be taking medications longer or more often than necessary, despite known risks.
The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older adults. More studies follow,... [7871 chars]
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