Patterns, predictors and persistence of chronic sedative use: a population-based observational study of older adults in British Columbia, Canada
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DOI: 10.1007/s00228-017-2253-z
Abstract: BackgroundBenzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like sedatives (zopiclone, zolpidem and zaleplon) are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia but are contraindicated for chronic use. We sought to study the persistence, over multiple years, of chronic use of… read more here.
Keywords: use; chronic sedative; british columbia; adults british ... See more keywords