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Adverse health events related to self-medication practices among elderly: a systematic review.

Locquet M, Honvo G, Rabenda V, et al. Adverse health events related to self-medication practices among elderly: a systematic review. Drugs Aging. 2017;34(5):359-365. doi:10.1007/s40266-017-0445-y.

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May 31, 2017
Locquet M, Honvo G, Rabenda V, et al. Drugs Aging. 2017;34(5):359-365.
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This narrative review examined the incidence of adverse symptoms arising from self-administration of over-the-counter medications and formerly prescribed medications among older adults. The literature suggests that self-administration of medications is common and often leads to adverse drug events. The authors call for prospective studies to better characterize this patient safety issue.

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Locquet M, Honvo G, Rabenda V, et al. Adverse health events related to self-medication practices among elderly: a systematic review. Drugs Aging. 2017;34(5):359-365. doi:10.1007/s40266-017-0445-y.