Geriatric service
Medication review and polypharmacy · Ciudad Juárez
A full analysis of the treatment to reduce risks, duplication and interactions.
- Office and home visits
- Bring someone with you
- Written plan
When to consult
When should medications be reviewed?
From five daily medications on, the risk of interactions and adverse effects grows markedly. The review is preventive, not only corrective.
When to consult
- You take five or more medications a day.
- Several doctors prescribe for you and no one sees the whole list.
- Dizziness, drowsiness or confusion since a new medication.
- You do not know what each pill is for, or the schedule is hard to follow.
Before your visit
- Bring EVERYTHING: prescriptions, boxes, bottles, drops, injections, supplements and herbal products.
- Note which new symptom appeared and when.
- Do not stop anything on your own before the visit.
Important points
- Sleeping pills and anxiolytics are a frequent cause of falls and confusion in older adults.
- A new symptom after a prescription change points first at the medication.
- Stopping drugs abruptly can be dangerous: proper withdrawal is gradual and monitored.
During the visit
What is evaluated during the visit?
Step by step
From assessment to a practical plan
Book your visit
By WhatsApp or phone. We confirm the time and the current fee before closing the appointment.
Prepare your documents
ID, recent test results, prescriptions and every medication, supplements included.
The assessment, unhurried
We go drug by drug: indication, dose, interactions and effects on your daily life.
Written plan and follow-up
You leave with your instructions explained, the treatment adjustments and the date of the next check.
Expected results
What you can expect from this care
Every person progresses differently; these are realistic goals, adjusted at each follow-up.
- A new, clear, written medication sheet
- Duplication and interactions resolved
- Simplified schedules
- Less dizziness, drowsiness or confusion
- Gradual, safe withdrawal of what is unnecessary
- Better adherence to what actually helps
- Fewer drug-related falls and admissions
- Treatment aligned with the person's goals
- A periodic review in place
Scientific backing
Trustworthy, verifiable sources
The recommendations on this page follow the guidance of these organizations:
- American Geriatrics Society (AGS) AGS Beers Criteria: potentially inappropriate medications
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Safe medication use in later life
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research on medication safety
Educational content: it does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Request a medication review
Message me on WhatsApp: I answer personally and we book the right assessment, at the office or at home.
Contact
Leave your details and I will call you during office hours.
Office hours Monday to Friday · 3:00 to 8:00 pmSaturday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pmSunday · closed
Phone and WhatsApp 656 582 1954
Is this an emergency? Chest pain, trouble breathing or a fall with a hard blow do not wait for an appointment: go to the emergency department or call 911.
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Frequently asked questions
About this service
Question not here? Send me a WhatsApp message and I will answer personally.
Ask on WhatsAppCan you stop something another doctor prescribed?
When the risk outweighs the benefit, yes: gradually, monitored and explaining why, ideally coordinating with whoever prescribed it.
Are fewer medications always better?
No. The goal is that each drug brings a real benefit to this person; sometimes one even needs to be added.