All You Need To Know About Medication And Aging

Medication is part of our life. Today, hardly anyone has not had medicine in some shape or form. From vaccines and vitamins when we are young, all the way to maintenance drugs as we get older. Medication has allowed us to live longer, healthier, and better lives.

It is a trend that as we get old, we usually take more medication. It is because we tend to have more medical complications. Recent surveys have seen that 90% people with the age of 65 or older take at least 1 form of medication weekly. A little less than half of the seniors take at least five different drugs. It is almost a sure fact that as you get old, you will be taking more medication. Knowing the reasons and how it affects you can better prepare you later in life.

Common Reasons For Taking Medication As You Age
Some of the most common medical complications for taking drugs are the following.

  • Diabetes – some common medication used for this condition is to control the blood sugar levels in your body.
  • High-Blood Pressure – you may be prescribed medication for maintaining your blood pressure, improving your cholesterol, or other related conditions.
  • Arthritis – you may be given pain-relieving drugs or other drugs that can help treat the cause of arthritis in controlling uric acid levels.

Many times, a person can suffer from multiple conditions and will be taking different types of drugs for each complication. It does not even include over-the-counter medicines for common illnesses like colds, flu, coughs, and others alike.

Risks And Side-Effects
Each drug is designed to cure a specific illness. The effectivity of this depends on different conditions in your body. Due to the changes your body undergoes as you age, the effectivity and effects can also alter. It may cause side-effects which did not bother you when you are younger.

Some drugs may also have adverse effects on other conditions you may be suffering. It may also be affected due to the interaction with other medications you are already taking.

Conclusion
As you now realize, it is important to have regular check-ups with your doctor. It will ensure the dosage levels and effectivity of your medication is always correct. Always follow the right prescription and take note of any side-effects. As you now see, medication will most likely be a big part of your later life. Make sure you are prepared by having the right prescription drug coverage. At Dave Silver Insurance, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (941) 907-2879 or Click Here to request a free quote.

 

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