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Over-the-counter medication use in older adults. Journal of gerontological nursing [J Gerontol Nurs] Journal article

 
Rolita L, Freedman M 
Over-the-counter medication use in older adults. [Journal Article]
J Gerontol Nurs 2008 Apr; 34(4):8-17.


Use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is becoming more of a problem in the older adult population as the push to deregulate prescription medications grows. This article summarizes the side effects, adverse reactions, and medication interactions older adults face when using some common OTC medications.



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