Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr symptoms of depression are a side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs you’re particularly at risk if you’re taking multiple medications while the mood-related side effects of prescription medication can affect anyone older adults are more sensitive because as we age our bodies become less efficient at metabolizing and processing drugs examples of medications that can cause or worsen depression include blood pressure medication clonidine beta-blockers e g lopressor inderal sleeping pills tranquilizers e g valium xanax halcion calcium-channel blockers medication for parkinson’s disease ulcer medication e g zantac tagamet heart drugs containing reserpine steroids e g cortisone and prednisone high-cholesterol drugs e g lipitor mevacor zocor painkillers and arthritis drugs estrogens e g premarin prempro information references adapted from www helpguide org

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