Abstract
Many medication have the potential to interact with alcohol, and older patients may be at greater risk of experiencing adverse effects due to issues of comorbidity and polypharmacy. Even small amounts of alcohol consumed by an older person who is taking multiple medications can have serious consequences A retrospective analysis linked prescription claim records with self-reported alcohol use. Results showed that 77% of older adults used at least one alcohol-interactive medication, and 19% of alcohol-interactive drug users reported concomitant alcohol use. Because many individuals are unaware of the risks posed by alcohol and medications, it is important for clinicians to warn patients about potential interactions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 635-641 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Geriatrics and Aging |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - Oct 1 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Aging
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology