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• Risperdal, Abilify Risks May Outweigh Benefits Provided by Drugs, Safety Group Warns

  January 27, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Antipsychotics such as Abilify and Risperdal are so hard on the body that most patients do not complete treatment, according to the findings of a new study, which suggests that the risks of the drugs may outweigh their benefits.

• Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Birth Defects Following Pregnancy Use

  August 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that the use of antipsychotics in early pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth defects, with the possible exception of Risperdal.

• Antipsychotics May Increase Childhood Diabetes Risk by 50%: Study

  April 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Yet another new study suggests that antipsychotics increase the risk of childhood diabetes, particularly when combined with antidepressants.

• Geodon Side Effects Linked To Potentially Deadly Skin Reactions: FDA

  December 12, 2014

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning that side effects of Geodon and generic equivalents of the antipsychotic medication may cause a rare...

• Rise in Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions For Children Raises Concerns

  December 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report tracks a major increase in antipsychotic prescriptions for children amid uncertainty whether they are safe, effective or necessary.

• Seroquel Heart Side Effects Added to Drug’s Warning Label

  July 20, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A new warning about the risk of heart arrhythmia from side effects of Seroquel is being added to the label...

• Antipsychotics During Pregnancy May Cause Problems for Newborns: FDA

  February 23, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal drug regulators indicate that new warnings will be added to antipsychotic medications about a risk of movement problems and...

• Atypical Antipsychotic Warnings Lowered Elderly Prescriptions: Study

  February 14, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The misuse of powerful atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of dementia, which may increase the risk of death, has taken...

• Atypical Antipsychotics Overprescribed by U.S. Doctors: Study

  January 10, 2011

  Staff Writers

  More than half of all prescriptions for newer, atypical antipsychotics, such as Seroquel, Zyprexa and Risperdal, are given without evidence...

• Geodon Tests on Children Canceled After FDA Warning

  June 29, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Pfizer announced last week that it is canceling plans for more clinical trials involving its antipsychotic drug Geodon with children....