#benzodiazepines

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#american geriatrics society #antibiotics #anxiety #aspirin #beers criteria #drug #drug safety #medical guidelines #medication overuse #mental health #older adults #opioid

Benzodiazepine Prescriptions Drop 27%
Benzodiazepine prescriptions fell 27% from 2013 to 2024, researchers say.
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Three drugs older adults are still overusing
New medical guidelines warn against benzodiazepines, unnecessary antibiotics, and aspirin for prevention, but old prescribing habits die hard.
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