General polypharmacy, psychotropic polypharmacy, attitudes of patients on psychotropic deprescribing, and associated factors in adult psychiatric outpatients: a survey study in a comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia

General polypharmacy, psychotropic polypharmacy, attitudes of patients on psychotropic deprescribing, and associated factors in adult psychiatric outpatients: a survey study in a comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Introduction Excessive polypharmacy causes different problems, including adverse drug reactions and drug-drug interactions. To address the problems, deprescribing has emerged, focusing on reducing the dose or stopping unnecessary medications. Objective This study aimed to explore the preval...

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Main Authors: Muluken Adela Alemu, Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Woretaw Sisay Zewdu, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Tewodros Ayalew Tessema, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Getu Tesfaw Adiss, Achenef Bogale Kassie, Getaye Tessema Desta, Abrham Nigussie Assefa, Tilaye Arega Moges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Deprescribing
General polypharmacy
Psychotropic polypharmacy
Psychotropics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06746-y
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