Antipsychotic, and benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-related drug use is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia in older adults.

Only a few studies have been performed on the association between antidepressant or antiepileptic use and pneumonia. More studies are needed to verify the few findings of drug use and risk of pneumonia.

The current AGS Beers Criteria and STOPP/START Criteria have no specific comment on avoidance of psychotropics or groups of psychotropics due to the risk of pneumonia in older adults. However, avoiding them is advised based on evidence of other adverse events.