Benzodiazepines Withdrawal: Initial Outcomes and Long-Term Impact on Falls in a French Nursing Home

Benzodiazepines Withdrawal: Initial Outcomes and Long-Term Impact on Falls in a French Nursing Home

Long-term use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) is known to induce tolerance and dependence, and increase the risk of falls-related injuries in older adults. We present a study carried out in a French nursing home that concerns the implementation of a BZD withdrawal program reassessed at one year. BZD depre...

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Main Authors: Hervé Javelot, Anne Marquis, Emilie Antoine-Bernard, Jean Grandidier, Luisa Weiner, Thierry Javelot, Bruno Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
older patients
benzodiazepine
withdrawal
fall
deprescription
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/6/2/30

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