Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Saving Advice
Saving Advice
Drew Blankenship

Dangerous Prescriptions: 6 Common Medications Doctors Are Now Warning Seniors Over 75 to Avoid

dangerous prescriptions
Senior woman with pills on table in kitchen. Many seniors are on multiple medications for years, but doctors are now recommending that people 75+ should come off of certain prescription due to safety concerns. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock

As you get older, your prescriptions begin to interact with your body in a different way. Actually, many of the medications you’ve taken for years could become potentially dangerous as you age. The American Geriatrics Society’s Beers Criteria, commonly called the “Beers List,” identifies medications that may pose serious dangers for older adults, especially those managing multiple prescriptions at once. Here are six common medications that people over 75 may want to avoid, according to the most recent recommendations.

1. Benzodiazepines Can Increase Falls and Cognitive Decline

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.