Antidepressant use in older adults was associated with increased pneumonia hospitalization, especially in patients with neurologic conditions or a high anticholinergic or sedative burden.
Does antidepressant use increase the risk of pneumonia hospitalisation in older adults?
Antidepressant use in older adults is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia hospitalization, highlighting the need for routine medication reviews.
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Antidepressant use was associated with an increased pneumonia hospitalisation in older adults. The risk was further elevated in patients with neurologic conditions or a high anticholinergic/sedative burden, highlighting the need for individualised prescriptions and routine medication reviews.
Jeon et al. (Fri,) reported a other. Antidepressant use in older adults was associated with increased pneumonia hospitalization, especially in patients with neurologic conditions or a high anticholinergic or sedative burden.