Magnitude of potentially inappropriate prescribing in Germany among older patients with generalized anxiety disorder

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several medications commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) have been designated "potentially inappropriate" for use in patients aged ≥65 years because their risks may outweigh their potential benefits. Th...

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Main Authors: Dukes Ellen, Mychaskiw Marko, Berger Ariel, Edelsberg John, Oster Gerry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/31