Association of combination opioid, benzodiazepine, and muscle relaxant usage with emergency department visits in a nationwide cohort in the United States

Conclusions Concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine use and opioid, benzodiazepine, and muscle relaxant use increased probability of emergency department  visit. Amplified efforts in surveillance, prescribing, and default follow-up for concurrent opioid, benzodiazepine, muscle relaxant use are needed to reduce this public health concern.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research