Handgrip strength and balance in older adults following withdrawal from long-term use of temazepam, zopiclone or zolpidem as hypnotics - Nurminen J, Puustinen J, Lähteenmäki R, Vahlberg T, Lyles A, Partinen M, Räihä I, Neuvonen PJ, Kivelä SL.

BACKGROUND: Benzodiazepines and related drugs affect physical functioning negatively and increase fall and fracture risk. As impaired muscle strength and balance are risk factors for falls, we examined the effects of hypnotic withdrawal on handgrip strengt...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news