It is important to clearly understand how his two falls occurred and deal with any obvious triggers (such as trip hazards), in addition to reviewing medications. Benzodiazepines are sedating and can cause falls. They should be reviewed and decreased or discontinued if possible. Alpha 1 blockers may cause hypotension. Try reducing the dose and balance the benefit of the drug with the potential side effects. Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent that generally has a good hypoglycemia profile.

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