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Taking multiple pills at once increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions. Over the past three decades, the percentage of people 65 and older who take five or more pills a day has tripled (from 14 percent to 42 percent). Studies show that some medications, including some sleeping pills and stomach ulcer medications, can have serious side effects if taken long-term.
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Taking multiple pills at once increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions. Over the past three decades, the percentage of people 65 and older who take five or more pills a day has tripled (from 14 percent to 42 percent). Studies show that some medications, including some sleeping pills and stomach ulcer medications, can have serious side effects if taken long-term.