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A systematic review of interventions to deprescribe benzodiazepines and other hypnotics among older people.

Emily ReeveMagdalene OngAngela WuJesse JansenMirko PetrovicDanijela Gnjidic
Published in: European journal of clinical pharmacology (2017)
Current evidence shows that benzodiazepine withdrawal is feasible in the older population, but withdrawal rates vary according to the type of intervention. As the benefits and sustainability of these interventions are unclear, further studies should be conducted to assess this.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • life cycle