Risks of Deprescribing Medications in Older Adults

Exploring the dangers associated with deprescribing anti-anxiety medications in the elderly, including benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics, and antidepressants, focusing on risks of abrupt discontinuation, abnormal sleep behaviors, postural sway, falls, and adverse effects on quality of life.

Transcript

Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.