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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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Using cephalexin for urinary tract infections

The Checkup by Singlecare

Cephalexin is not considered a first-line antibiotic for empirically (without culture results) treating uncomplicated UTIs , according to the 2011 Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines. The prescribing physician will need to know what medications the UTI patient is on when considering which antibiotic and dosage to prescribe.

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What states use Ozempic the most?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Studies show it can help you lose up to 10% of your body weight, depending on the dosage prescribed. Qsymia : This medication combines phentermine with the anti-seizure and migraine medication topiramate.

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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

Erectile dysfunction isnt listed as a potential side effect on the Neurontin label, but one study from 2011 links gabapentin to sexual dysfunction, and a 2022 review of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System found over 130 cases of gabapentin-induced erectile dysfunction over 10 years.

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Is amoxicillin good for a UTI?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Amoxicillin dosage for UTI For UTI treatment, adults are typically prescribed 250 to 500 mg of amoxicillin every eight hours, according to Dr. Ruvinov, while children are prescribed a dosage based on their body weight, commonly 20 to 40 mg/kg/day, divided into three doses.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Research has shown plasma concentrations of curcumin as low as 50 ng/mL after administration of dosages as high as 12 g/day. The dosage I used when working to detox my body of arsenic was 500 mg, three times per day. Headaches and nausea have been noted in a small number of people at dosages over 450 mg. Food Chem Toxicol.

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Does Ozempic make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

It’s most common while you’re increasing the dosage in the first two to six weeks of starting the medication. “In The good news is that for most people, it’s temporary. “A A small percentage of people report a fatigue or tiredness that lasts a few weeks after starting,” Dr. Mancuso explains.