ACP Journal Club. Review: Insufficient evidence exists about which drugs are associated with delirium; benzodiazepines may increase risk

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Christopher R Carpenter. Ann Intern Med. 2011.

. 2011 Jun 21;154(12):JC6-10.

doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-12-201106210-02010.

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Which medications to avoid in people at risk of delirium: a systematic review.
Clegg A, Young JB. Clegg A, et al. Age Ageing. 2011 Jan;40(1):23-9. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afq140. Epub 2010 Nov 9. Age Ageing. 2011. PMID: 21068014

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