Vestibular sedatives and fall risk: new US study warns against routine use in dizziness
For professionals: Dizziness is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits among older adults. To quickly alleviate symptoms, vestibular sedatives such as meclizine or benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed. However, current guidelines strongly advise against their routine use—especially in older patients—because these medications increase the risk of falls and hinder central compensation 🔗 Marmor S […]
