UMN study shows that antidepressants are overprescribed among older adults - Minnesota Daily

UMN study shows that antidepressants are overprescribed among older adultsMinnesota DailyThe study found 2.2 million annual antidepressant-related outpatient visits exposed those older than 65 to the risk of possibly avoidable adverse drug events. In an adverse event, blood pressure can drop and lead to fainting and falling in older adults.