The Root Causes of Polypharmacy The shocking risks of taking too many drugs/Polypharmacy/KundlasMD

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Do you know if you're taking five or more medications, you are suffering from polypharmacy? Let us understand The shocking risks of taking too many drugs If you're taking more than 10 medications, we call it hyperpolypharmacy. These medications are chemical and they may overload your liver, and kidney, and accumulate in your body, leading to complications. It is important to make sure you're given medication for the right reason in the minimal effective dose and stop it as soon as the condition is resolved. 60 percent of seniors are taking more than 5 medications, and 35 percent are taking more than 10 medications. If you are taking more than 10 medications, there is a 300 percent more chance of repeated hospitalization and admission to a nursing home. Thank you very much. 00:00 Introduction to Polypharmacy 00:41 Understanding the Impact of Polypharmacy 01:52 The Epidemic Polypharmacy 03:38 Symptoms of Polypharmacy 04:43 The Root Causes of Polypharmacy 06:05 The Role of Primary Care in Addressing Polypharmacy 07:20 The Influence of Big Pharma, Clinical Protocols and Media 07:51 Solutions to Polypharmacy 09:19 Conclusion: Working Together to Prevent Complications Join our Youtube channel, KundlasMD to Learn and Understand complex health care problems. https://www.youtube.com/@KundlasMD This Video is NOT sponsored. https://www.facebook.com/kundlasmd/ https://www.instagram.com/kundlasmd/ https://www.linkedin.com/kundlasmd https://www.poodbean.com/kundlasmd https://www.shieldmedicalgroup.com https://www.facebook.com/ShieldMedica... https://www.kundlasmd.com