Injurious fall risk differences among older adults with first-line depression treatments
09/14/24 at 03:05 AM
Injurious fall risk differences among older adults with first-line depression treatments
JAMA Network Open; Grace Hsin-Min Wang, PharmD, MS; Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, PhD; Amie J. Goodin, PhD; Rachel C. Reise, PharmD, MS; Ronald I. Shorr, MD, MS; Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic, PhD, MS, MSPharm; 8/24
One-third of older adults in the US have depression, often treated with psychotherapy and antidepressants. In this cohort study of older Medicare beneficiaries with depression, first-line antidepressants were associated with a decreased FRI [falls and related injuries] risk compared with untreated individuals. These findings provide valuable insights into their safety profiles, aiding clinicians in their consideration for treating depression in older adults.