Polypharmacy is a situation where a person is on several medications.
It is sometimes necessary but needs to be managed and monitored to avoid harm which can be anything from minor to major.
Links:
Polypharmacy in older adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-021-00479-3
Deprescribing: https://www.bgs.org.uk/AAAdesprescribing
Drug side effects: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/10-scariest-prescription-drug-side-effects
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