Doctors Warn: 5 Signs You Are Over-Medicated (The Prescribing Cascade)

Описание: Feeling worse after adding more medications is not a coincidence — it may be a warning sign of the prescribing cascade. Doctors caution that many patients, especially adults over 60, are not “getting sicker”… they’re becoming over-medicated.

The prescribing cascade happens when a drug causes side effects that are mistaken for a new disease. Instead of stopping or adjusting the original medication, another drug is added — and the cycle repeats. Over time, the body becomes overwhelmed, and symptoms multiply.

Medical safety reviews and geriatric research summarized by institutions like the National Institutes of Health show that polypharmacy significantly increases the risk of confusion, falls, hospitalizations, and loss of independence in older adults.

In this video you’ll discover:
💊 5 clear signs you may be over-medicated
🧠 How the prescribing cascade silently starts
💊 Why more pills often create new symptoms
🧠 What to safely review with your doctor or pharmacist

The 5 warning signs include:

⚠️ New symptoms appearing after a medication change
⚠️ Brain fog, confusion, or memory problems
⚠️ Dizziness, weakness, or balance issues
⚠️ Extreme fatigue or emotional flattening
⚠️ Needing a new prescription to “treat” side effects

Being proactive doesn’t mean refusing treatment — it means making sure every medication has a clear purpose, benefit, and exit plan. Sometimes, the safest step forward is a careful step back.

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