Doctors and pharmacists helping older adults reduce sleeping pills
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study will see if working closely with your doctor and pharmacist can help older adults safely reduce or stop taking medications for anxiety or sleep, like benzodiazepines.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You see a regular doctor and pharmacist who are part of this study
- You have taken a medicine for anxiety or sleep (like Xanax, Valium, or similar) at least 4 times in the past year
- Your last prescription for this medicine was less than 3 months ago
- You have been getting this medicine every month for the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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