Symptoms Associated with Long-term Benzodiazepine Use in Elderly Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older: A Longitudinal Descriptive Study
Background: Recent epidemiologic studies have shown that the use of psychotropics is associated with many symptoms and may result in dependence and tolerance among elderly individuals. The aim of this study was to describe the symptoms related to withdrawal or dose reduction of long-term benzodiazep...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2015-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959815000137 |