Appetite-STIMULATING medications for unintentional weight loss in adults

C linicians often ask about using appetite-stimulating drugs for unintentional weight loss in the elderly. Rapid weight loss in older patients is associated with a higher risk of infection, falls, fractures, and death. Causes of unintentional weight loss in the elderly include disease (e.g., cancer, infection, dental problems), psychiatric illness (e.g., depression, …