Higher anxiety drug dose linked to more hospital trips for seniors with kidney issues

NCT ID NCT07179978

Summary

This study looked at whether starting a higher dose of the anxiety/sleep medication lorazepam is riskier than a lower dose for older adults with poor kidney function. Researchers analyzed health records of over 12,000 people aged 66+ in Canada. They compared the chance of being hospitalized, visiting the emergency room, or dying within 30 days of starting the medication.

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Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

    London, Ontario, Canada

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