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🚨 FRIDs: Fall-Risk Increasing Drugs
| Drug Class | Risk Increase |
|---|---|
| Antidepressants | OR 1.68 (+68%) |
| Antipsychotics | OR 1.59 (+59%) |
| Benzodiazepines | OR 1.57 (+57%) |
| Sedatives/Hypnotics | OR 1.47 (+47%) |
3 CNS-active medications can MORE than double fall risk.
Screen every medication list. Flag 2+ FRIDs for pharmacy review.