4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults

The older you get, the more likely you are to use additional medicines, which can increase the chance of harmful drug effects including interactions. So consider these safety tips (and share them with your loved ones) when taking prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations, or supplements.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
September 2016

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