Polypharmacy
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Often the reason for a visit arises when a person, especially an older adult, takes many medications at once: this is called polypharmacy, the simultaneous use of multiple drugs, which can increase the risk of interactions and unwanted effects.
When to seek care? A review is worthwhile when several treatments pile up, side effects appear, or it becomes hard to keep track of doses.
Possible consequences: greater likelihood of drug interactions, falls, confusion, and difficulty telling which treatment is truly necessary.
Which specialist handles it? The geriatrician is trained to review the medication list comprehensively and adjust whatever is needed. If you or a family member take several drugs, it is advisable to see this professional to review them together.
Data on 332 doctors who treat polypharmacy
Which specialist treats polypharmacy?
Polypharmacy (use of multiple medications) in older adults should be reviewed by a Geriatrician, who assesses whether all the medications are still needed. See this specialist if an older person is taking several medications at once. You can book an appointment for a review.
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Doctors specialized in polypharmacy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Frequently asked questions
What is polypharmacy?
Often the reason for a visit arises when a person, especially an older adult, takes many medications at once: this is called polypharmacy, the simultaneous use of multiple drugs, which can increase the risk of interactions and unwanted effects.
Which doctor treats polypharmacy?
Polypharmacy (use of multiple medications) in older adults should be reviewed by a Geriatrician, who assesses whether all the medications are still needed. See this specialist if an older person is taking several medications at once. You can book an appointment for a review.