A new study linked falls and deaths in older adults to a common medication.
New sedative prescriptions for sedative-naive older adults post-discharge are associated with an increased risk for falls and death.
Background:Whether sedative prescriptions after hospital admissions are associated with poor patient outcomes is unknown. We ...
Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to ...
New and dangerous sedative drugs have been found in Scotland, increasing potential risks to users, the country's health protection agency has warned. Public Health Scotland (PHS) said illicit drug ...
The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers.
More teens and young adults appear to be developing addiction or dependence on drugs that help them sleep, calm down, and manage anxiety. “Teens and young adults come in with stories that are eerily ...
A recent review of the literature found ample evidence that some sedative hypnotic drugs can cause vivid sexual hallucinations. The analysis discovered that sexual fantasies are most often associated ...
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