Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a study published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The most commonly prescribed drug categories are antibiotics, antidepressants, and pain killing opioids. The study also found that 20% of patients take five or more prescription drugs. Read more.
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