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Medications that increase the risk of falls
| Medication class | Level of evidence51 |
|---|---|
| Hypnotics and sedatives | Level II ( 3 cohort, 3 cross sectional, 1 case control) |
| Neuroleptics and antipsychotics | Level II (3 cross sectional, 1 cohort, 1 case control) |
| Antidepressants | Level II (4 cross sectional, 2 cohort, 3 case control) |
| Benzodiazepines | Level II ( 4 cross sectional, 4 cohort, 3 case control) |
| Antihypertensives | Level II ( 3 cohort, 2 case control, 1 cross sectional) |
