The Effects of Prescription Drugs on Cognitive Decline

Older people frequently end up taking a number of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. As they accumulate conditions, they may also add to the number of drugs they're taking. This in turn increases the risk for side effects or interactions. A group of researchers recruited older patients on five or more drugs between 2016 and 2020. They randomly assigned them to patient-centered, deep prescribing or control.