Initial prescriptions of sedatives among older stroke survivors may include too many pills
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Research Highlights:
Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) for the first time.
More than half of the new prescriptions of benzodiazepines were written for . . .
Research Highlights:
Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) for the first time.
More than half of the new prescriptions of benzodiazepines were written for . . .