Cautions To Take Note As We Age
March 9, 2009 by rainier
As we age, the need to take more and different kinds of medications tends to increase. Also, growing older means that our bodies respond differently to alcohol and to medication than when we were younger.
You should be aware that:
• Some of your medicines won’t mix well with other medications, including over-the- counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Many medications do not mix well with alcohol.
• Changes in body weight can influence the amount of medicine you need to take and how long it stays in your body. Body circulation may slow down, which can affect how quickly drugs get to the liver and kidneys. In addition, the liver and kidneys may work slower, which can affect how a drug breaks down and is eliminated from the body.
Due to these changes, medicine may remain in your body longer and create a greater chance of interaction. To guard against potential problems with medicines, become knowledgeable about your medication and how it makes you feel.
