Which drugs increase the risk of falling in the elderly? | KevinMD.com

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Which drugs increase the risk of falling in the elderly? | KevinMD.com

Three types of medications were linked with an increased risk of falling in older adults: sedatives and hypnotics; antidepressants; and benzodiazepines. Sedatives and hypnotics are typically used to treat agitation and insomnia. Antidepressants are used for depression and anxiety. Benzodiazepines are also used for anxiety and include the commonly-prescribed pills Valium and Xanax.

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Tags: Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Antidepressant, Drug, Senior Health, Healthy Aging