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Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects

Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects

Deprescribing frameworks help safely reduce unnecessary medications in older adults to cut side effects, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. Evidence-based tools like Shed-MEDS and deprescribing.org guide clinicians through the process.

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What Are Drug Interactions and Why They Matter for Medication Safety

What Are Drug Interactions and Why They Matter for Medication Safety

Drug interactions occur when medications, foods, or health conditions change how a drug works, leading to dangerous side effects or reduced effectiveness. Learn what causes them, which drugs are most risky, and how to stay safe.

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