| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2575704 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2011 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Benzodiazepines and anticholinergics have been consistently associated with impairments in functional status in the elderly. The relationships between suboptimal prescribing, antidepressants, and antihypertensives and functional status decline were mixed. Further research using established measures and methods is needed to better describe the impact of medication use on functional status in older adults.
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Authors
Emily P. PharmD, Shelly L. PharmD, MS, Joseph T. PharmD, MS,