Medicines that raise the risk of falls and confusion being prescribed for too long, without regular checks
A high proportion of older people with HIV are taking medicines they do not need that could increase the risk of falls and confusion, Spanish researchers have found in a review of studies looking at inappropriate medication prescribing in people with HIV.
The review, published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, highlights the importance of regular checks on medications to ensure that prescriptions are appropriate for a person’s current medical condition and that some types of medicine used for the treatment of anxiety and depression are not being prescribed beyond their recommended periods.
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Source : Aidsmap
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