Falls prevention: Call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes

Falls prevention: Call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes

Source: Medical Xpress

Psychotropic medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, researchers say.

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