CNS Medications as Predictors of Precipitous Cognitive Decline in the Cognitively Disabled Aged: A Longitudinal Population-Based Study
Background/Aims: Psychotropics and antiepileptics (AE) are medications commonly used among the aged with cognitive decline or dementia, although they may precipitate further cognitive decline. Our aim was to analyze the relationships between the use of (i) psychotropics (i.e. benzodiazepines or rela...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-03-01
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| Series: | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/336710 |