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Three common drugs older adults might be overusing
Aspirin, antibiotics and benzodiazepines used to be favored for some uses, but further studies revealed potentially troublesome issues tied to their use
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,... [7875 chars]
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