Handgrip strength and balance in older adults following withdrawal from long-term use of temazepam, zopiclone or zolpidem as hypnotics.

Nurminen, Janne

Handgrip strength and balance in older adults following withdrawal from long-term use of temazepam, zopiclone or zolpidem as hypnotics. [electronic resource] - BMC geriatrics Nov 2014 - 121 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1471-2318

10.1186/1471-2318-14-121 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Azabicyclo Compounds--adverse effects
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hand Strength--physiology
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives--adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Outpatients
Piperazines--adverse effects
Postural Balance--physiology
Pyridines--adverse effects
Recovery of Function--physiology
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders--drug therapy
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome--physiopathology
Temazepam--adverse effects
Time Factors
Zolpidem