Can Your Medications Increase Your Risk of Falls? ⚠️
Can your medications increase your risk of falls? Shannon Yarosz explains how to stay safe.
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Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase the risk of falls, especially for older adults. In this interview with @WDTNTV, Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, explains how medication side effects can affect balance, coordination, and blood pressure.
Dr. Yarosz shares practical fall prevention tips, including reviewing medications regularly with your pharmacist, doctor, or healthcare provider and discussing all prescription medications, over-the-counter products, supplements, and herbal remedies. She also recommends simple habits such as standing up slowly and keeping walkways clear of obstacles to help prevent falls at home.
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Dr. Shannon Yarosz explains how common prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase fall risk through side effects such as dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, and changes in blood pressure. Learn about orthostatic hypotension, medication safety, and practical fall prevention strategies that can help older adults stay healthy, safe, and informed.