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My patient is anxious about having further falls and requests a repeat prescription of oxazepam. Is this appropriate?

April 26, 2017anxious appropriate falls patient prescription repeat requests

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My patient is anxious about having further falls and requests a repeat prescription of oxazepam. Is this appropriate?

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Fear of falling is a common consequence of a fall. Exercise programs and balance training may help over come this, and in selected cases psychological interventions may be indicated. Psychotropic agents, such as oxazepam, increase the likelihood of falls and should be avoided.