Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.Anabolic substances can help prevent falls and, therefore, injuries from falls. They can also alleviate some forms of depression.
Many dementia patients also suffer from depression and drugs known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed.
But the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reports that the risk of injuries from falls was tripled.
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