If you’re like most older adults, you probably have a few go-to over-the-counter medications sitting in your cabinet right now. I even pop a Tylenol or ibuprofen once a week. They seem harmless because they don’t require a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they’re risk-free. In fact, more than half of serious medication-related problems in older adults involve OTC drugs. As the body ages, it processes medications differently, which can increase the chances of side effects, interactions, and even hospital visits. That said, here are seven over-the-counter medications that you might want to think twice about taking every day.
