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Some of the most commonly prescribed medications for seniors are also the ones causing the most hidden harm. In today's video, Dr. Eric Westman reacts to Dr. Sunil Dan’s warning about five drugs that frequently cause dehydration, low potassium, dangerous sedation, stomach bleeding, kidney issues, and serious falls especially in people over 65.
Dr. Westman breaks down why medications like hydrochlorothiazide, gabapentin, NSAIDs, flexeril, and Benadryl can be problematic, how side effects escalate in older adults, and why lifestyle-based strategies are often safer and more effective. You’ll also hear how low-carb and ketogenic nutrition can reduce the need for blood pressure meds, pain meds, and inflammation-driving drugs plus Dr. Westman’s own clinical experience with patients who’ve reversed issues through better metabolic health.
Before taking (or continuing) any medication on this list, this video will give you essential insights to discuss with your doctor.
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Some of the most commonly prescribed medications for seniors are also the ones causing the most hidden harm. In today's video, Dr. Eric Westman reacts to Dr. Sunil Dan’s warning about five drugs that frequently cause dehydration, low potassium, dangerous sedation, stomach bleeding, kidney issues, and serious falls especially in people over 65.
Dr. Westman breaks down why medications like hydrochlorothiazide, gabapentin, NSAIDs, flexeril, and Benadryl can be problematic, how side effects escalate in older adults, and why lifestyle-based strategies are often safer and more effective. You’ll also hear how low-carb and ketogenic nutrition can reduce the need for blood pressure meds, pain meds, and inflammation-driving drugs plus Dr. Westman’s own clinical experience with patients who’ve reversed issues through better metabolic health.
Before taking (or continuing) any medication on this list, this video will give you essential insights to discuss with your doctor.
#SeniorHealth #MedicationRisks #Over65 #DrEricWestman #HealthWarning #ElderlyCare #MedicalAdvice #KetoHealth #HealthyAging #HiddenSideEffects
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🟣Bestselling Book – END YOUR CARB CONFUSION:
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🟣Dr. Eric Westman, Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine & Internal Medicine, & founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic. He is a Fellow in The Obesity Society. He is the author of The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, and Keto Clarity, and End Your Carb Confusion & co-founder of Adapt Your Life.
Disclaimer: Nothing on our channel is medical advice.
Dr. Westman and the Adapt Your Life team do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions online. We provide education to help people better understand their own health and support their well-being. Make sure you are working with YOUR licensed provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual. We do not promote or endorse affiliate links and/or products unless they are our own.
