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In This Episode:
Dr. K explains 10 types of medications to check to prevent falls in aging, especially if you’ve been falling, feeling unsteady, or are concerned about fall risk.
She covers:
- Medications and fall prevention
- Why medications matter for fall risk
- 3 key types of meds that cause falls
- 10 types of medication to review for fall prevention
- What to do if you take these medications
- Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- What else to check for fall prevention
Related episode:
- 136 – 8 Things Doctors Should Check After a Fall
- 174 – “Beers Criteria” Explained: Medications Older Adults Should Avoid
- 175 – How to Prevent Falls in Aging
Related Resources:
- Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medications to Review if You’re Concerned About Falling
- How You Can Help Someone Stop Ativan
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Marchien S Marshall says
How do I taper off of Ativan.
Im 84 and take 1/2 MG 3 times daily.
Nicole Didyk, MD says
This booklet has some tips on how to get off benzodiazepines :tps://ccsmh.ca/areas-of-focus/benzodiazepines/older-adults-care-partners/. For specific advice, I recommend talking to your health care provider, but I would say that any benzodiazepine discontinuation should be done slowly and gradually, if you’ve been on the medication for 6 months or more.