3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing
In patients also taking opioids for pain, benzodiazepines can cause overdoses.
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In patients also taking opioids for pain, benzodiazepines can cause overdoses.
3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing The problem?
Benzodiazepines (including Valium, Xanax, and Ativan) and the related "Z" drugs (Ambien, Lunesta) "may impair balance, coordination, and cognition that can translate into falls and fractures and motor...
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In patients also taking opioids for pain, benzodiazepines can cause overdoses. 3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing The problem? Benzodiazepines (including Valium, Xanax, and Ativan) and the related "Z" drugs (Ambien, Lunesta) "may impair balance, coordination, and cognition that can translate into falls and fractures and motor vehicle accidents," Olfson said.
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3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing The problem?
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Benzodiazepines (including Valium, Xanax, and Ativan) and the related "Z" drugs (Ambien, Lunesta) "may impair balance, coordination, and cognition that can translate into falls and fractures and motor vehicle accidents," Olfson said.
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