Prescription drugs, check Beers List

The Beers list shows which prescription drugs are often problematic for an older person. Especially problematic are Valium and Xanax. 

Two of my clients had adverse reactions to other medicines on the Beers list. 

• If you or your elder are using a drug on the Beers list, it is worthwhile to review that choice with the physician. 

Prescription drugs are often not well tested on elders as they are developed. Side effects vary, one client became confused, another client was so comatose they were unable to eat or converse with friends or family.

• Background information on the Beers list is here.

• Detail about the drugs on the Beers list, and alternatives, is here.