Weekly Wellness Report #2 -The Prescribing Cascade

<p>A new large study published in The BMJ on September 10, 2026 examined how one medication can lead to another—sometimes unnecessarily.</p><p><br></p><p>This is called a “prescribing cascade.” It happens when:</p><p><br></p><p>A medication produces a side effect.</p><p>The side effect is mistaken for a new medical condition.</p><p>A second medication is prescribed to treat it.</p><p>That medication may introduce additional risks or side effects.</p><p>For example, an NSAID used for pain may raise someone’s blood pressure. Instead of reconsidering the NSAID, a blood-pressure medication might be added.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician</strong></p><p><br></p>