Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: III. Others

The use of psychotropic medication and cardiovascular medication has been associated with an increased risk of falling. However, other frequently prescribed medication classes are still under debate as potential risk factors for falls in the older population. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the associations between fall risk and nonpsychotropic and noncardiovascular medications.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 2, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Lotta J. Seppala, Esther M.M. van de Glind, Joost G. Daams, Kimberley J. Ploegmakers, Max de Vries, Anne M.A.T. Wermelink, Nathalie van der Velde, EUGMS Task and Finish Group on Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs Tags: JAMDA Online Source Type: research