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Before prescribing opioid treatment in older adults
| Consider age-related physiological changes (creatinine clearance, hepatic function, serum albumen) |
| Assess polypharmacy (over-the-counter analgesics, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs) |
| Consider multimorbidity |
| Use tools to assess risk of addiction |
| Share realistic treatment goals and make therapeutic plan |
| Consider exercise and psychological interventions |
