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for ElderlySmall Falls pose a major threat, as the risk of death after a fall in the United States has tripled over the past 30 years.
Some experts believe Certain drugs – A category called increased fall risk or Frids may be attributed.
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“There are many reasons to believe that the surge in fall deaths may be related to the surge in use of certain prescription drugs,” he wrote.
Farley notes that these drugs are widely used in older people and their use has increased over the past few decades.
In the past 30 years, the risk of death in older people after falling has tripled in the United States. (iStock)
“Reducing unnecessary Friedes can be an easy but powerful way to reduce fall rates Help the elderly Stay safe, independent and active as you age.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Frids may make people more likely to fall because they can cause drowsiness, dizziness, slower reaction times or balance and coordination issues.
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Drugs in this category include common drugs such as beta blockers (usually used in heart disease), anticholinergic drugs (for allergies, bladder problems) Or depression), or even inhibitors of proton pumps (for acid reflux), may not cause a fall directly, but if a fall occurs, it may make the injury worse.
One doctor said the most concern is FRID that works on the brain and nervous system, especially opioids, benzodiazepines, gabapentin and antidepressants. (iStock)
According to Farley, the most concerned Fried is the ones who are right Brain and nervous systemincluding the following content.
- Opioids (Pain relief medicine)
- Benzodiazepine (sedatives and sleep aids)
- gabapentinoids (such as gabapentin, usually prescribed for nerve pain)
- Antidepressants
“It is best to have a discussion about risks and benefits with primary care physicians who really understand the patient and their specific risk factors.”
“The easiest way to think of drugs that increase the risk of falling is to change the drugs that a person clearly perceives and navigates the world,” South Carolina-based doctor Dr. Kenneth J. Perry told Fox News Digital. “People who stand or walk without falling have a great coordination between different parts of a person’s body.”
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Previous studies of FRID have shown a link to increased risk of decline.
In a Swiss study last year, A group of elderly people Tracked in three years 74 and over. Those who are completely in trouble are 13% more likely to fall, 15% more likely to fall, and 12% more likely to fall multiple times.
In a three-year study that tracked older adults, those taking drugs with any fall risk (FRID) faced a 15% chance of a harmful fall. (iStock)
For those taking multiple FRIDs, the risk is even higher, with a 22% increase in total decline and a 33% drop.
“Reducing unnecessary Friedes can be an easy but powerful way to reduce fall rates Help the elderly Stay safe, independent and active as you age.
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Perry said these studies have some limitations.
“A lot of times there is a clear correlation between the two projects, but that doesn’t mean there is a specific causal relationship,” he told Fox News Digital. “While it seems to be the logical conclusion that Frids became the cause of increasing falls, it is difficult to really make such a statement without further research.”
Perry stressed that older people do not have to avoid medication altogether.
“There is always a risk when taking any medication, but the purpose is to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks,” he said. “It’s better to have a discussion of risks and benefits.” Primary health physician Who really understands the patient and their specific risk factors. ”
