Topic: Adverse Drug Effect
Subject: Medicine
Which one of the following is most associated with falls in older adults?

Certain classes of medications are frequently associated with falls in older adults. These classes include benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiepileptics, anticholinergics, sedative hypnotics, muscle relaxants, and cardiovascular medications. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic effect medications associated with falls in older adults. The other drugs listed are not in the higher-risk groups of medications.