Older adults often take several medications at the same time, and most of those treatments are prescribed because their benefits outweigh their risks. Still, certain medicines can raise blood pressure, increase the tendency to form blood clots, disturb heart rhythm, or interact with existing cardiovascular conditions.
That does not mean everyone taking these drugs will suffer a heart attack or stroke. Risk depends on the medication, dose, duration of use, age, medical history, and other medicines being taken.
Most importantly, never stop a prescribed medication on your own because
