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