Which older adults are at highest risk of prescribing cascades? A national study of the gabapentinoid-loop diuretic cascade.
Matthew E GrowdonBocheng JingEarl J MorrisWilliam James DeardorffW John BoscardinAmy L ByersKenneth S BoockvarMichael Alan SteinmanPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)
Among older adults, those who are younger and taking many medications may be at higher risk of the gabapentinoid-LD cascade, contributing to worsening polypharmacy and potential drug-related harms. We did not identify strong predictors of this cascade, suggesting that prescribing cascade prevention efforts should be widespread rather than focused on specific subgroups.