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Problems and Pitfalls in the Use of Benzodiazepines in the Elderly

Problems and Pitfalls in the Use of Benzodiazepines in the Elderly Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed for elderly patients living in the community and for those in hospitals and institutions. Their use is more prevalent in women. Prolonged use of benzodiazepines is particularly likely in old age for the treatment not only of insomnia and anxiety, but also of a wide range of nonspecific symptoms. Long term users are likely to have multiple concomitant physical and psychological health problems. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Drug Safety Springer Journals

Problems and Pitfalls in the Use of Benzodiazepines in the Elderly

Kruse, Wolfgang
Drug Safety , Volume 5 (5) – Dec 1, 2012
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Springer Journals
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Medicine & Public Health; Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance; Pharmacology/Toxicology
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0114-5916
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1179-1942
DOI
10.2165/00002018-199005050-00003
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Abstract

Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed for elderly patients living in the community and for those in hospitals and institutions. Their use is more prevalent in women. Prolonged use of benzodiazepines is particularly likely in old age for the treatment not only of insomnia and anxiety, but also of a wide range of nonspecific symptoms. Long term users are likely to have multiple concomitant physical and psychological health problems.

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Drug Safety – Springer Journals

Published: Dec 1, 2012

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