Sedatives, mood-altering drugs related to falls among elderly

Monday, November 23, 2009 - 17:14 in Health & Medicine

Falls among elderly people are significantly associated with several classes of drugs, including sedatives often prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders, according to a study led by a University of British Columbia expert in pharmaceutical outcomes research.

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