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

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A USC-led study published in JAMA indicates that older Americans are increasingly using multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements, with more than one in five at risk for major drug interactions. While the risk has slightly declined, it remains a significant concern for elderly populations.

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.