21 min
Less Might Be Better: Deprescribing Antihypertensive Medications in Older Adults iForumRx.org
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Health care professionals often don’t think twice about adding a new medication when a patient is not at goal. But we’re reluctant to stop a medication for a chronic condition when the patient appears to be stable and doing well. Polypharmacy in older adults is a significant problem. It’s costly and increases the likelihood of adverse effects. Several observational studies have suggested that lower blood pressure and multiple antihypertensive medications may be harmful in the elderly. Is it possible to discontinue medications without causing serious harm?
Guest Authors: Keturah Weaver Pharm D, BCPS and Daniel Longyhore Pharm D, M.S., BCACP
Music by Good Talk
Health care professionals often don’t think twice about adding a new medication when a patient is not at goal. But we’re reluctant to stop a medication for a chronic condition when the patient appears to be stable and doing well. Polypharmacy in older adults is a significant problem. It’s costly and increases the likelihood of adverse effects. Several observational studies have suggested that lower blood pressure and multiple antihypertensive medications may be harmful in the elderly. Is it possible to discontinue medications without causing serious harm?
Guest Authors: Keturah Weaver Pharm D, BCPS and Daniel Longyhore Pharm D, M.S., BCACP
Music by Good Talk
21 min