A comparative analysis of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and fall risk in older adults.

Yara K HaddadRamakrishna KakaraZachary A Marcum

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

These findings suggest a potential comparative safety benefit of sertraline compared to citalopram/escitalopram at high doses related to recurrent falls. Additional comparative studies of individual antidepressants may better inform fall risk management and prescribing for older adults.

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