The phenotype of adverse drug effects: Do emergency visits due to adverse drug reactions look different in older people? Results from the ADRED study

Study analysing cases of ADRs in emergency departments (n=2215, Germany) found differences in symptoms of ADRs between adults and older individuals, with confusion, dehydration, bradycardia, GI/rectal bleeds and falls more likely in older adults.

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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology