A retrospective study of chart review for the use of benzodiazepines and related drugs among patients with dementia

Objective: Benzodiazepines and related drugs (BZDRs) increase the risk of undesirable health outcomes in the elderly and should be prescribed judiciously. In this study, we intended to evaluate the prevalence of BZDRs among patients with dementia and to identify the risks associated with BZDR use. M...

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Main Authors: Shin- Chiao Tien, Jiahn- Jyh Chen, Hung- Yu Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://www.e-tjp.org/article.asp?issn=1028-3684;year=2020;volume=34;issue=2;spage=78;epage=83;aulast=Tien