The use of nervous system drugs is common among adults aged 65 years and older. The
use of these drugs is most frequent among adults living in long-term care institutions …

Background Use of central nervous system (CNS) active medications may increase the risk
for fractures. Prior studies are limited by incomplete control of confounders. Methods To …

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether current use of central nervous system (CNS)‐active
medications, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and narcotics …

Background There is evidence that the use of any psychotropic and the concomitant use of
two or more benzodiazepines are related to an increased risk of fractures in old age …

Background: in men, the concomitant use of two or more benzodiazepines or two or more
antipsychotics is associated with an increased risk of fracture (s). Potential associations …

What is already known about this subject• Polypharmacy, to include a subissue of potentially
inappropriate prescribing, in community‐dwelling elderly is widespread.• The objective of …

Background Multiple medication use among older patients is reported to increase fracture
risk. But this association is unclear in different subgroups and has not been confirmed by a …

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of psychotropic medications (antipsychotics,
antidepressants, anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives) on the risk of falls and fractures in a …

Purpose Old people in general, and particularly those with dementia, are more sensitive to
adverse drug effects than younger people. Despite this, the use of central nervous system …

Abstract Background and Objective Falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the
elderly. This study examined the frequency of hospital admission for falls or fractures, and …