Vortioxetine eases depression in older adults, while cognitive gains stay mixed—showing selective boosts in attention and processing speed, not consistent global improvement.
|Slideshows|September 26, 2019
Caution: 7 Medications That May Increase Falls in Your Older Patient
Author(s)Eric J. Lenze, MD
Although not a DSM diagnosis, fear of falling is recognized as a common source of functional impairment and distress. The author presents 7 commonly prescribed medication categories that may increase fall risk in older adults.
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