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Check Your Medication

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Some medications increase your risk of falling – either on their own or when two or more are combined. As you age, the way some medications affect you can change and increase your risk of falling.

 

  • Have your doctor or pharmacist review all medications that you are taking every year.
  • As you age, the way some medications affect you can chance and increase your risk of falling.
  • Remember that medications include prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements.
  • Medications that relax you, help you sleep, or improve your mood can increase your risk of falling.
  • Alcohol affects medications - be careful.

Tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you have had a fall.

Ontario MedsCheck program: To learn more about MedsCheck talk to your Pharmacist or contact INFOline 1-866-255-6701 or TTY 1-800-387-5599

 

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Medical Disclaimer

The information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition, or before beginning any exercise program.

CONTACTS

For more information about how to prevent falls please contact:

Community Care Access Centre

310-CCAC (2222)

www.healthcareathome.ca

 

To learn about falls prevention programs in your community please contact:

The Healthline

www.thehealthline.ca

211 Ontario

Dial 2-1-1

www.211ontario.ca

 

Telehealth: 1-866-797-0000

For emergencies always dial 9-1-1