Antihistamine use and the risk of injurious falls or fracture in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2018
Summary
Despite their anticholinergic side effects, first-generation antihistamines are widely prescribed to elderly patients. A systematic review was conducted to synthesize real-world evidence. First-generation antihistamine use is considerably associated with an increased risk of injurious falls or fracture among the elderly.
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