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Some studies suggest long-term medication use can lead to serious adverse effects such as fractures, infections, cardiovascular complications, cognitive dysfunction, and increased mortality, while other studies indicate it can also result in poorer health outcomes and increased health disparities, particularly among specific populations.
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Long-term medication use is a common practice for managing chronic conditions, but it can have significant health impacts. This synthesis explores the various health consequences associated with prolonged use of different types of medications, including opioids, benzodiazepines, anxiolytics, and other prescription drugs.
Quality of Life and Medication Burden:
Adverse Effects of Long-term Opioid Use:
Psychological and Cognitive Impacts:
Specific Risks for Women:
Benzodiazepine Misuse in the Elderly:
Health Consequences of Long-term Injection Drug Use:
Impact of Financial Hardship on Medication Use:
Long-term Use of Anxiolytics:
Long-term medication use, while necessary for managing chronic conditions, can have a wide range of adverse health impacts. These include reduced quality of life, serious physical health risks, psychological and cognitive issues, and specific risks for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and women. Financial hardship exacerbates these issues by limiting access to necessary medications, leading to further health deterioration. Effective management and monitoring of long-term medication use are crucial to mitigate these risks.
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