Common causes and characteristics of adverse drug reactions in older adults: a retrospective study

• Main Authors: Seong-Dae Woo (Author), Jiwon Yoon (Author), Go-Eun Doo (Author), Youjin Park (Author), Youngsoo Lee (Author), So-Hee Lee (Author), Young-Hee Lee (Author), Young-Min Ye (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Aging populations are often accompanied by comorbidity and polypharmacy, leading to increases in adverse drug reactions (ADRs). We sought to evaluate the causes and characteristics of ADRs in older Korean adults (≥65 years) in comparison to younger individuals (< 65 years). Me...