A dramatic increase in the number of prescription drugs older Americans take may be contributing to more deaths from falls. Is your med risky?
As men age their prostate glands expand. Doctors prescribe alpha blockers to reduce trips to the bathroom, but there are some problems with prostate drugs.
Aggressive blood pressure treatment may lower the likelihood of a stroke but blood pressure can drop so much that a person faints or falls from dizziness.
Furosemide (Lasix) side effects are not always fully described. Be aware of side effects such as incontinence, dizziness, diabetes and kidney damage.