The odds for developing pneumonia were 1.25-fold higher in benzodiazepine related drugs users compared with individuals who had not taken benzodiazepine related drugs.

‘There was an increased risk of pneumonia among current and recent benzodiazepine related drugs users, but not past users.’

After pooling the estimates, the odds for developing pneumonia were 1.25-fold higher in BZRD users compared with individuals who had not taken BZRDs.





Source-Eurekalert