SSRI antidepressants can increase the risk of falls in the elderly
November 1998
New evidence suggests that SSRI antidepressants can increase the risk of falls in the elderly.
It's well-known that tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) increase the risk of falls in the elderly.
SSRIs were thought to be safer...because they're less likely to cause orthostatic hypotension or sedation.
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