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Should benzodiazepines ALWAYS be avoided in older adults?

Question from a Member: One of our Members, an experienced psychiatrist, wrote to me about an elderly patient who “cannot tolerate medications.” The patient has a history of major depression, panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder. She has had unacceptable side effects with various medications including escitalopram and sertraline, even at low doses. She was…

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