Medications and Falls
Some medications increase your risk of falling – either on their own or when two or more are combined. As you age, the way some medications affect you can change and increase your risk of falling.
- Have your doctor or pharmacist review all medications that you are taking every year.
- As you age, the way some medications affect you can chance and increase your risk of falling.
- Remember that medications include prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements.
- Medications that relax you, help you sleep, or improve your mood can increase your risk of falling.
- Alcohol affects medications - be careful.
Tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you have had a fall.
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