What’s the most widely used medication in the United States?  I’ll give you a hint:  it’s a pain killer for everything from headaches to arthritis, and it’s safe enough that even children take it.  If you said acetaminophen, you would be correct. Acetaminophen is in many medications, the most common being Tylenol.  But it can also be in prescriptions and over the counter medications alike.  It is considered one of the safest ways to alleviate pain and control fevers.  But it does have some risks too, especially for seniors. If a person takes too much, it can result in liver
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Nearly a quarter of all seniors make a mistake with their medications.  That mistake can be very serious if it has to do with dosage or confusion with strong medicines.  Here are some tips to prevent seniors from making dangerous medication errors: 1. Make a list. Seniors are seven times more likely to make a medication error than younger people.  Often the problem is the number of medications being taken leading to confusion.  Make a list of all the medications and their doses. 2. List the expiration dates. Many medications can degrade over time.  If it is used after the expiration date, the medication
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