Antidepressants linked to postoperative delirium in the elderly
Drug safety researchers also warn benzodiazepines may increase risk
Older patients on antidepressants have an increased risk of experiencing delirium after orthopaedic surgery, an Australian study suggests.
The research, conducted by experts in quality use of medicines from the University of SA, found a clear difference in the likelihood of delirium depending on the drugs being taken preoperatively.
