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Medications
… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for … class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances …
Healthy eating
… amount of potassium in the table below is for healthy adults. If you have kidney disease or take certain … amount (milligrams (mg)/day) Stay below Males 19 and older 3400 An upper limit for potassium has not been established Females 19 and older 2600 Pregnant females 19 and older 2900 Breastfeeding …
Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … slow/shallow/noisy breathing. (See also Warning section.) Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … slow/shallow breathing, and QT prolongation (see above). Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of …
Medications
… using this drug. This reaction is more likely in patients older than 70 years. The risk of this reaction increases as … having surgery or any treatment where oxygen may be used. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects (such as lung …
Medications
… and balance problems. The risk is increased if you are older, already have kidney disease, or if you have a severe … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this …
Medications
… and balance problems. The risk is increased if you are older, already have kidney disease, or if you have a severe … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this …
Health topics
… steps and return to sports. This is also a good idea for adults. The first treatment for a concussion is 1 to 2 days … Concussion Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Citations McCrory P, et al. (2017). … Concussion Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Citations McCrory P, et al. (2017). …
Medications
… syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … the amount of sugar your liver makes. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the … treatment plan, medications, or blood sugar testing. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
