Medications to Avoid

There are many medications that are dangerous, especially to older people, and should be avoided if at all possible or if another medication with less serious side effects is available.  USE WITH CAUTIONNon-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) used to reduce pain and inflammation AVOID long-acting NSAIDs like indomethacin (Indocin) and piroxicam (Feldene).•  Shorter-acting NSAIDs like ibuprofen…...