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The risk of fracturing a hip is significantly higher during the first 45 days of antihypertensive treatment than before or after. A large Canadian study of older adults found that this risk was consistent for all classes of anti-hypertensives, and is thought to be caused by dizziness, fainting, or syncope.
PositiveTip: While blood pressure medications may be necessary in some older adults, careful monitoring for falls would be prudent.
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