Antidepressants carry much higher fall risk than antipsychotics, study finds - McKnight's Long Term Care News

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Antidepressants carry much higher fall risk than antipsychotics, study findsMcKnight's Long Term Care NewsNursing home residents with dementia who take antidepressants are at significantly higher risk of falls and fractures than those on antipsychotics, new research shows. Researchers used Medicare claims data from 2007 to 2009 to analyze the link between ...