Managing Polypharmacy in Individuals with Anxiety and/or Depression

• By: Frank Longo, RPh Precision LTC Pharmacy
• September 29th, 2025
• adverse drug interactions, anxiety medication, cognitive decline, depression medication, Fall 2025 Issue, long-term care, medication management, pharmacist role, polypharmacy
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Many people who take medications to treat anxiety and/or depression also take drugs to manage additional chronic conditions. So-called polypharmacy – which is generally defined as the concurrent use of five or more medications – can lead to a host of problems, including increased risk of...