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A narrative review of the safety concerns of deprescribing in older adults and strategies to mitigate potential harms.

Emily ReeveFrank MoriartyRayan NahasJustin P TurnerLisa Kouladjian O'DonnellSarah Nicole Hilmer
Published in: Expert opinion on drug safety (2017)
More research is needed into the safety concerns of deprescribing, however, avenues exist during drug development and post-marketing surveillance to gain knowledge on this topic. Questions remain about when it is suitable to discontinue certain medications/medication classes and there is uncertainty about the harms and benefits of both medication continuation and discontinuation in complex older adults.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • adverse drug
  • emergency department
  • electronic health record