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Practical strategies for reducing the risks of benzodiazepines in elderly persons

Before discussing specific strategies that could reduce the risks of benzodiazepines in an elderly patient who is unavoidably taking one, at least for now, I want to make a few general points. Benzodiazepine use in the elderly is common Benzodiazepines are VERY frequently prescribed. In the United States, data from 2016 show the following percentages…

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