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According to research, taking anti-depressants does not always help alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety among expecting moms and new moms.

It's common for older adults to take multiple medications, whether they're for easing pain, lowering blood pressure or cholesterol or treating a chronic condition. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified concerns about polypharmacy – regularly taking five or more prescription drugs. Some prescriptions have side effects, such as dizziness, that can be particularly dangerous for older people; others pose a risk of drug interactions. Adding supplements or over-the-counter products to prevent COVID-19, or drugs to treat it, can compound the risks. A few months ago, pharmacist Nicole Brandt c...