Tag: Anticholinergic medications

Are the side effects of commonly used drugs driving healthcare costs higher?

Are the side effects of commonly used drugs driving healthcare costs higher? We all know someone who has taken a drug that landed them in the hospital.   Often, different doctors will recommend different medications which when combined can cause side effects that may include increased glucose levels, low blood pressure or worse, and may land you in the hospital. While the movement toward evidence-based care is continuing to evolve, the data on how many patients end up being hospitalized from drugs they believe are necessary for their health is clearly showing an unhealthy trend. According to Scienmag, a science magazine, Read More »