Diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide are considered super safe. But they can lead to low sodium, potassium and magnesium. Beware hot weather!
If people take lots of pills they may start experiencing drug side effects. Getting off the med merry-go-round has a new name: deprescribing.
I recently had the honor to participate in a webinar about when generic drugs fail. It is with David Light and Katherine Eban. Please watch!