More information: Sujita W. Narayan et al, Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults: A systematic ...

First-line antidepressants were associated with a decreased risk of falls and related injuries among older adults, according to a cohort study. Of more than 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries newly ...

When taking a first-line antidepressant medication, older adults with depression are less likely to experience a fall with injuries when compared with their untreated peers, according to a study ...

Studies have found that while antidepressants can be helpful in older adults, they may not always be as effective as in younger patients. Also, the risk of side effects or potential reactions with ...

It finds a lack of evidence to inform the use of antidepressants for most pain conditions in older adults, and urges prescribing and treatment practices that consider the unique needs and risks of ...

The 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 ...

It finds a lack of evidence to inform the use of antidepressants for most pain conditions in older adults, and urges prescribing and treatment practices that consider the unique needs and risks of ...

"Over half of older adults with depression did not receive psychotherapy or first-line antidepressants within the first 90 days after their diagnosis," Lo-Ciganic told MedPage Today. "There have ...