Should you deprescribe? Why some doctors think you may be taking too many medications
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Should you deprescribe? Why some doctors think you may be taking too many medications
Description
April 28, 2018
The goal of deprescribing is stopping or reducing the medication you’re on in order to improve, or maintain, quality of life. That’s because some medications can become unnecessary or even harmful because of side effects, according to the Canadian Deprescribing Network.
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Should you deprescribe? Why some doctors think you may be taking too many medications00:59 | April 28, 2018 -
Health Matters: Whole Foods Market salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo recalled01:49 | 18 minutes ago -
Health Canada warns of risks after counterfeit cosmetic injectables seized at Hamilton spa00:38 | August 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: 10 children died in 2025 due to e-scooters, e-bikes02:25 | August 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Alberta looks to strengthen gambling addiction support02:12 | August 12, 2026 -
Brad Pitt opens up about decision to end his sobriety04:43 | August 11, 2026 -
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid potential salmonella contamination00:25 | August 11, 2026 -
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Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections02:20 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people02:05 | August 7, 2026 -
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Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits02:17 | August 6, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Health Canada grants injunction against unauthorized peptide producer02:13 | July 30, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Average Canadian family pays more than $21K towards health care, report says02:18 | July 28, 2026 -
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Florida man sues OpenAI after ChatGPT medical advice put his life at risk02:02 | July 26, 2026
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Should you deprescribe? Why some doctors think you may be taking too many medications00:59 | April 28, 2018
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Health Matters: Whole Foods Market salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo recalled01:49 | 18 minutes ago
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Health Matters: Rexulti class-action lawsuit deadline approaching02:19 | July 27, 2026
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Florida man sues OpenAI after ChatGPT medical advice put his life at risk02:02 | July 26, 2026
Should you deprescribe? Why some doctors think you may be taking too many medications
Description
April 28, 2018
The goal of deprescribing is stopping or reducing the medication you’re on in order to improve, or maintain, quality of life. That’s because some medications can become unnecessary or even harmful because of side effects, according to the Canadian Deprescribing Network.
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