Longitudinal patterns of antidepressant and benzodiazepine use associated with injurious falls in older adults with depression: a retrospective cohort study

Longitudinal patterns of antidepressant and benzodiazepine use associated with injurious falls in older adults with depression: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Cross-sectional studies have shown that antidepressants (ADs) and benzodiazepines (BZDs) are commonly co-prescribed for depression, potentially increasing the risk of falls and related injuries (FRI) compared to monotherapies. However, little is known about the longitudinal dosin...

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Main Authors: Grace Hsin-Min Wang, Amie J. Goodin, Rachel C. Reise, Ronald I. Shorr, Taewoo Park, Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Elderly
Depression
Falls
Fractures
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04325-2
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