Concurrent Use of Prescription Drugs and Herbal Medicinal Products in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of herbal medicinal products (HMPs) is common among older adults; however, little is known about concurrent use with prescription drugs, as well as potential interactions associated with such combinations.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate the literature on concurrent prescription and HMP use among older adults to assess prevalence, patterns, potential interactions and factors associated with this use.

Methods

Systematic searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, Web of Science and Cochrane databases from inception to May 2017 for studies reporting concurrent use of prescription medicines with HMPs in adults ≥ 65 years of age. Quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute c

SUBMITTER: Agbabiaka TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5730633 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature