Diabetes Medications: Beware of Thiazolidinediones
For people with type 2 diabetes, a class of medications called thiazolidinediones, including pioglitazone, can quietly harm the heart. These pills can cause fluid buildup, leg swelling, and even lead to congestive heart failure, especially in people over 60.Even more worrying, these pills can mask early symptoms of heart failure, such as fatigue or shortness of breath. Seniors with diabetes are already at high risk for heart disease, and adding a medication that puts increased strain on the heart becomes a dangerous combination.

Sleeping Pills and Sedatives: Nighttime Risks
Many older adults rely on sedative-hypnotic drugs like zolpidem or older medications like diazepam. These pills slow the entire nervous system, including heart rate and blood pressure, reducing the body’s ability to respond to stress or oxygen needs during sleep.