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Are you worried about the medications older family members are taking?
Guest User 6/26/18 Guest User 6/26/18

Are you worried about the medications older family members are taking?

By Janet Currie and Johanna Trimble

Often, adult children are the first to notice the effects of prescription medications on their parents or other family members.

Common adverse effects can include problems with memory, over-sedation, confusion, dizziness, balance problems, increased falling or behaviour that is unusual.  Read more …

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