In one of my pocket guides there is a list of inappropriate medications for the elderly. They are classified as "always avoid", "rarely appropriate", and "often misused". The list is based on 1997 Beers Criteria & Classification. https://www.dcri.org/trial-participation/the-beers-list
On the "rarely appropriate" list is Methocarbamol and on the often misused is Amitriptyline, and hydroxyzine. I regularly give these meds.
I did a quick google search to find more info about the listed drugs and why they are inappropriate for the elderly but I couldn't find specific reasons. I will keep on digging because I am really curious to have some reasons/rationals as to why the drugs on this list may be inappropriate but I figured I would ask here because one of you might know the answer or be able to point me in the right direction to find the answers.