More Medications, More Risks. If You’re Worried, Start a Deprescribing Discussion.

https://kffhealthnews.org/aging/healthq-deprescribing-medication-mix-drug-risks-polypharmacy-talk-to-doctor/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_X985hvbP8czIIipyKJDx65vB9XAJtnoyWlMG_GALF40eE60K28KuO7TwVlOGri7OpEChZON31DocFYR7BbnR8o3qB0g&_hsmi=445129502&utm_content=445129502&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: More Medications, More Risks. If You’re Worried, Start A Deprescribing Discussion For nearly three years, Jonathan Bledsoe of Reading, Pennsylvania, took one prescription to stabilize his mood and one to keep his cholesterol in check, among a handful of other medications. “You wouldn’t think you would have to be your own advocate and look out for yourself as far as managing your medications,” the Marine veteran said. “But when you wake up one morning and what you pee comes out the color of fresh brewed coffee, there’s an issue.” (Farmer and Anthony, 10/20)