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New Jersey Tips for Senior Medications – Live In Senior Care

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More Tips for New Jersey Seniors and Medications

The rule when buying from Internet pharmacies is not to purchase anything:

  • Without a proper medical examination
  • Stay away from medications that are not FDA-approved 
  • Avoid sites that do not require a written prescription
  • Resist claims of “new cures” or “amazing results”

How can you reduce the likelihood of adverse interactions? You can start by following these practices:

• Always read the label
• Follow directions exactly
• Drink a full glass of water and do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking medication
• Take medication in a well-lit room
• Only take medications that are prescribed for you
• Look for single ingredient products
• Do not take over-the-counter drugs without first consulting with your physician or pharmacist
• Discard any expired medications
• Keep a record of all prescription, over-the-counter drugs, herbs and vitamins
• Use one pharmacy
• Contact your primary care provider or pharmacist if you have any problems with your medicines

Many seniors not only are likely to take different medications but also see a variety of specialists who may prescribe medications without a full knowledge of what else they are taking. This can put your at further risk of taking multiple medications that may interact adversely. As a result, consider discussing your medication use with a geriatric specialist or a pharmacist.

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Manage Elder’s Medications – Assisted Living Home Care – New Jersey

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Medications Need to Be Carefully Managed

Consider the following common myths about medication use:

  • If one dose makes me feel good, a larger dose will make me feel even better
  • If one drug does not work, take two or three
  • If I can buy it over the counter, it must be safe
  • If my physician has not stopped the medication, I can still use it
  • If it helped my friend, it will help me

Many seniors and elders living in New Jersey buy into these myths. Since seniors take on average as many as six prescription drugs and three to four over-the-counter medications, problems with medications are common.

The biggest medication problems for New Jersey elders:

  • Not taking medicine correctly – either forgetting to take it or failing to follow instructions
  • Allergic reactions
  • Drug side effects
  • Drug interactions
  • Duplication
  • Wrong dosage
  • Unnecessary or inappropriate usage

Those with chronic conditions that take multiple medications may find one drug interacts or interferes with the effectiveness of another drug, or can cause unexpected side effects that can result in such symptoms as nausea, dizziness, heartburn, faintness, fatigue, drop in blood pressure, or blurred vision.

Common drug-to-drug interactions include aspirin with a blood thinner, like Coumadin, or certain diabetic medications; antacids with heart and blood pressure medications; and antihistamines with antidepressants.

There can also be problems when certain medications are taken with such common foods as dairy products, caffeine, grapefruit and orange juices, and alcohol, or with certain herbal supplements like gingko biloba or kava kava.

Let us help your loved ones live safely in their home. We are one of the best alternatives to Assisted Living and Nursing Home facilities – Expert Home Care New Jersey. Call for assistance 800-848-2336.