A decade of Benzodiazepine and Z-drug use in Hong Kong: a longitudinal studyResearch in context

A decade of Benzodiazepine and Z-drug use in Hong Kong: a longitudinal studyResearch in context

Summary: Background: Concerns are growing about the long-term use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-benzodiazepines (Z-drugs) due to adverse effects such as drug tolerance, dependence, cognitive dysfunction, and falls, particularly in the elderly. This study aims to understand thorough prescribing...

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Main Authors: Kyung Jin Lee, Yue Wei, Shek-Ming Leung, Caige Huang, Hei Hang Edmund Yiu, Eunice Kehui Deng, David J. Castle, Simon S.Y. Lui, Vincent K.C. Wong, Ian C.K. Wong, Esther W. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Subjects:
Benzodiazepine
Z-drug
Prescribing trend
Long-term use
Electronic health records
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606525001282
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