MEDICATIONS | Check Your Medication

Some medications increase your risk of falling—either on their own or when two or more are combined. As you get older, some medications, or combinations of medications, might make you feel drowsy, dizzy, or unsteady on your feet. Doctors and pharmacists can adjust your medications to ensure that you feel your best while managing your health conditions and risk of falls. Learn more about medications and risk of falling at HealthLinkBC.

• Have your doctor or pharmacist review all medications that you are taking at least once a year, or if you change medications.
• Remember that medications include prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements.
• Medications that relax you, help you sleep, or improve your mood can increase your risk of falling.
• Remember that alcohol affects medications.

Tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you have had a fall.

If you are a BC resident with a valid BC Services Card and you have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be eligible to receive Medication Review Services. Talk to your community pharmacist to find out more information.

For more information about getting a medication review in BC, please visit the BC Pharmacy Association website.