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 264 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
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.