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Inappropriate medications for older people

cjh1203 posted:

From the People's Pharmacy newsletter that I get every week, here is an article about drugs that are inappropriately prescribed to older people, and the problems some of them can cause.

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Inappropriate medications for older peopleFrom the People's Pharmacy newsletter that I get every week, here is an <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2012/08/23/the-screwing-of-senior-citizens/">article</a> about drugs that are inappropriately prescribed to older people, and the problems some of them can cause.

2010guardian responded:

Hi Carol,

I read parts of this article and it mentions Benedryl. I'm so glad that I remembered the Melatonin. I haven't found anything bad about it. If you know of anything, please let me know.

Kathy

Report This| Share this:Inappropriate medications for older peopleHi Carol,<br /> <br />I read parts of this article and it mentions Benedryl. I'm so glad that I remembered the Melatonin. I haven't found anything bad about it. If you know of anything, please let me know. <br /> <br />Kathy

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