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Problems with polypharmacy

Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, November 16, 2007

Despite the benefits, polypharmacy is a significant concern to those caring for the elderly in the United States. Consequences of polypharmacy may include the following: 

  • Adverse drug reactions
  • Drug-to-drug interactions
  • Noncompliance with the drug regimen
  • Decline of quality of life or functional ability
  • Deterioration in mental status

 

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