First‐line antidepressants decrease fall risk in elderly with depression

A cohort study examining Medicare data has found that use of first‐line antidepressants was associated with decreased risk of falls compared with no treatment in older adults with depression. Psychotherapy was found not to increase risk of falls in the population with depression.

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The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
Published
2024-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pu.31239
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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First‐line antidepressants decrease fall risk in elderly with depression

The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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First‐line antidepressants decrease fall risk in elderly with depression

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Abstract

A cohort study examining Medicare data has found that use of first‐line antidepressants was associated with decreased risk of falls compared with no treatment in older adults with depression. Psychotherapy was found not to increase risk of falls in the population with depression.

The Brown University Psychopharmacology UpdateVol. 35(12)
Good health and well-being
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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