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Why can lorazepam increase the risk of falls in elderly patients?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Lorazepam can cause sedation and/or musculoskeletal weakness in elderly patients, increasing their risk of falls with potentially serious consequences.

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Lorazepam 1mg TabletsGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 8Document updated 8 April 2026

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