Polypharmacy in patients with HIV influences perceived cognitive deficits and physical frailty through an anticholinergic and sedative burden. “In older adults with HIV, having multiple health ...

Polypharmacy is very common among older adults ... What are the possible side effects? Does this fit in with my treatment goals and values? How long should this treatment last?

Conclusion: The prevalence of polypharmacy is high and begins early. The studied population presented characteristics of low levels of income and education, making it extremely vulnerable to the ...

Adverse side effects from medications can worsen a person’s health, but it's not always easy to ask providers about stopping a drug.

Studies show that patients with polypharmacy have a higher risk of harmful effects, such as medication errors, adverse drug reactions, falls, dizziness and increases in hospitalization and mortality.

Introduction: Hypnotic polypharmacy and its long-term prescriptions constitute the inappropriate use of hypnotics. However, the relationship between hypnotic polypharmacy and prolonged prescriptions ...

Age-associated physiological and pharmacokinetic changes increase anticholinergic drug effects in later life. Those with cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration are particularly susceptible to ...

Pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) are essential in drug development, providing critical insights into the ...

After years of watching patients wrestle with side effects of medications and complications of polypharmacy, Dr. Kaleigh France, DNP, FNP-BC, was determined to shift the narrative of health care. Her ...

Vyvanse can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Its side effects are usually the same in males and females. Vyvanse is a stimulant medication that contains lisdexamfetamine.

Methods Systematic review of reviews undertaken to answer the question ‘What is the evidence for health and well-being effects of screentime in children and adolescents (CYP)?’ Electronic databases ...