Study Links Diabetes Drugs to Additional Prescriptions Through Prescribing Cascades
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An analysis of over 387,000 patients indicates that medications for type-2 diabetes can trigger side effects. These side effects can lead to the prescription of additional drugs. This process creates prescribing cascades. Such patterns raise concerns about polypharmacy.
Analysis of over 387,000 patients shows type‑2 diabetes medications can trigger side‑effects that lead to further drug prescriptions, raising concerns about polypharmacy.