Psychotropic medication use and future unexplained and injurious falls and fracture amongst community-dwelling older people: data from TILDA

Key Summary Points Aim To examine the association of psychotropic medication use with future unexplained and injurious falls and fracture in a large cohort of community-dwelling older people. Findings Psychotropic medication use was independently associated with falls, unexplained falls and fracture. Antidepressants and anticholinergics were independently associated with future unexplained falls. Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs were not independently associated with falls. Message Regular review of ongoing need for these medications should therefore be central to the comprehensive geriatric assessment.