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Drugs that should rarely, if ever, be prescribed to older patients
| Drug class | Reason |
|---|---|
| Long-acting oral hypoglycaemics | Unacceptably high risk of hypoglycaemia |
| Benzodiazepines (particularly long acting drugs) | Increased risk of falls and nocturnal disorientation |
| Anticholinergics where alternatives exist | Increased risk of cognitive impairment and peripheral anticholinergic effects |
| Cerebral vasodilators | No evidence of efficacy |
