Leipzig R M
Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 1998 Oct;65(9):470-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.65.9.470.
This review delineates why commonly prescribed drugs and dosages often have unexpected responses in the elderly, and suggests ways to improve prescribing for this vulnerable population.