sedative-hypnotic

Seniors are likely to be more sensitive than others to sedative-hypnotic drugs, which may remain in their bodies longer than in younger people’s systems.

Diazepam is a sedative-hypnotic drug in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which studies have shown can trigger aggressive behavior.

She said that Cosby told her later the pill was a quaalude, a recreational sedative-hypnotic popular at the time.

“And high on the list of those medications related to falls and fall-related injuries are sedative-hypnotics.”

If the risks of sedative-hypnotics are well established, why do so many older people keep taking them?