Individual Antidepressants and the Risk of Fractures in Older Adults: A New User Active Comparator Study.

Federica Edith PisaJonas Reinold Bianca KollhorstUlrike HaugCristina Rebordosa

Published in: Clinical epidemiology (2020)

The risk of fractures varies between ADs, but for most agents is higher than the risk for mirtazapine. When treating older adults with ADs, prescribers should carefully consider the risk profile of individual ADs regarding fractures, which are a major health problem in this population.

Keyphrases

physical activity
healthcare
public health
major depressive disorder
middle aged
health information
community dwelling
bipolar disorder
social media
human health