Taking three or more medications a day can increase your risk of falling.
Medications that can affect your balance include those for
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Sleep, anxiety and depression
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Heart and blood pressure
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Dementia symptoms
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Arthritis and pain
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Bladder control
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Digestive, stomach and nausea
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Colds, flu and allergies
What you can do
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Have a MedsCheck review with your pharmacist every year
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Take your medications as prescribed
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Read directions carefully so you're aware of potential reactions with other medications
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Keep an up-to-date list of all your prescription and non-prescription medicines and take it to all your medical appointments.
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Take your expired or unused medications to your pharmacy for safe disposal.
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Smart phone Apps are available for medication management
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Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist:
- about possible side effects of prescription, over the counter, supplements or natural health products
- if you have drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness or blurred vision
- about easy ways to organize your medications.
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