Answer
Older people are more susceptible to confusion, unsteadiness, sedation and antimuscarinic effects, increasing risks such as falls and urinary retention.
Sources for this answer
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg Tablets 20's (P) (PL 43461/0065) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
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