Insomnia in the Elderly: Do Sedatives Increase or Decrease Fall Risk?

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Insomnia medications and fall risk in older adults: A Danish study challenges conventional wisdom. Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs may not directly cause falls, suggesting insomnia itself could be a more important risk factor.
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