PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Leipzig, Rosanne M. TI - Avoiding adverse drug effects in elderly patients DP - 1998 Oct 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 470--478 VI - 65 IP - 9 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/65/9/470.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/65/9/470.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med1998 Oct 01; 65 AB - This review delineates why commonly prescribed drugs and dosages often have unexpected responses in the elderly, and suggests ways to improve prescribing for this vulnerable population.