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When more and more medicines have to be prescribed to control the side effects of previously prescribed medicines, it’s best to discuss with your doctor whether the benefits outweigh the harms. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Medicines to treat side effects of other medicines? Sometimes less is more beneficial

Jesse Jansen, University of Sydney; Andrew McLachlan, University of Sydney; Carissa Bonner, University of Sydney, and Vasi Naganathan, University of Sydney

Taking multiple medicines strongly increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, falls and injuries and even hospitalisations.

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