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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following are reasons for reducing drug dosage in elderly, EXCEPT:
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The correct answer is  Baroreceptor sensitivity decreases with aging. This decline in baroreceptor sensitivity alters the central nervous system control of sympathetic nervous outflow. Due to this insensitive baroreceptor, large change in blood pressure is needed to activate the baroreceptor and produce an appropriate compensatory response. So for bringing out a desired effect, the drug dosage should be increased in elderly. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 53-4; Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach By Christine K. Cassel, 4th Edition, Page 546.