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

ABSTRACT:

Background

One in five older adults (age 65+) uses an antidepressant medication. However, little is known about how fall risk differs between commonly prescribed medications. We examine the comparative association between individual selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and self-reported falls in older adults.

Methods

We used data from 2010-2017 Medicare Current Beneficiary Surveys, a nationally representative survey of Medicare beneficiaries. We included participants from three different panels surveyed over two successive years. Participants were limited to community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries 65+, enrolled in Medicare Part D, and taking an SSRI (n = 1023) during baseline years. Participants were asked about demographic and health characteristics, medication

SUBMITTER: Haddad YK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9106871 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature