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Older Americans are taking more medications, with 1 in 5 at risk for a major drug interaction

Older Americans are increasingly taking multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements. Although the prevalence of potentially major drug-drug interactions has declined slightly, more than 1 in 5 older adults are potentially at risk, according to a USC-led study published in JAMA.

Older Americans are taking more medications, with 1 in 5 at risk for a major drug interaction

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