Adverse drug events associated with nortriptyline compared with paroxetine and alternative medications in an older adult population: a retrospective cohort study in Southern California.

Objective: Investigate risk for falls, fractures and syncope in older adult patients treated with nortriptyline compared with paroxetine and alternative medications.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: The electronic medical record and prescription drug database of a large integrated healthcare system in Southern California.