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Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 17, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Your daily dose of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or supplements can add up quickly. But as you take more pills, you increase your risk for potential problems. Harvard Health Letter Executive Editor Heidi Godman spoke with pharmacist Joanne Doyle Petrongolo from Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital for advice about ways to reduce your pill burden. For more information, check out our Harvard Special Health Report Aging in Place.
Released:
Aug 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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