Are sedatives and hypnotics associated with increased suicide risk of suicide in the elderly?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While antidepressant-induced suicidality is a concern in younger age groups, there is mounting evidence that these drugs may reduce suicidality in the elderly. Regarding a possible association between other types of psychoactive drug...

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Main Authors: Waern Margda, Carlsten Anders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/20