A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

pressure, kidney function, and drug interactions.

What Should You Ask Your Doctor?

Useful questions include:

Does this medicine affect blood pressure?
Could it interact with my heart medication?
Is this the lowest effective dose?
Do I need blood tests or blood-pressure monitoring?
Are there safer alternatives for my situation?
Should I avoid certain over-the-counter medicines?

These questions are especially useful before regularly taking pain relievers, decongestants, or supplements.

Never Stop a Medicine Suddenly

Some medications can cause serious problems if discontinued abruptly.

Stopping treatment without guidance can lead to:

Dangerous