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• Reduced Use of Antipsychotics for Dementia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents: Study

  January 15, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that while giving dementia patients antipsychotics to serve as "chemical restraints" puts them at an increased risk of death, there were very few benefits seen from taking them off of the drugs.

• Antipsychotics Linked to Heart Failure, Stroke, Other Health Risks in Dementia Patients: Study

  May 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that giving antipsychotics to dementia patients, a practice known as "chemical restraint" carries a wide range of health risks, including life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia.

• Most Antipsychotics May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Schizophrenia: Study

  September 9, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that some types of antipsychotics may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.

• Commonly Used Drugs Linked To Four Serious Adverse Side Effects: ISMP Report

  October 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of drugs, including Abilify, Lipitor and Zoloft, were linked to several uncommon, potentially deadly drug side effects in 2017, according to a new report.

• One-Third Of Foster Kids Prescribed Psych Drugs Without Treatment Plan, Federal Report Warns

  September 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal investigators report that a third of foster care children in the U.S. prescribed psychotropic drugs are given no treatment plan or medical monitoring while taking the powerful medications.

• FDA Warns Parents of Fake Autism Remedies

  April 13, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning parents to stay away from so-called "cures" for autism, as there is no cure, and such claims are generally a means to con concerned parents out of their money, while also exposing autistic individuals to potential health risks.

• Top 10 Health Concerns in 2016

  December 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Ovarian cancer, kidney failure and exploding electronic cigarettes are just some of the health concerns that dominated headlines in 2016, and are likely to continue into next year.

• 10 Drug Side Effects and Health Risks Highlighted in 2016

  December 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of new health side effects were associated with popular drugs and products in 2016, many causing severe injuries and long-term health problems.

• Lawsuit Over Abilify Generic Competition Filed by Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

  September 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A patent lawsuit has been filed by the makers of Abilify, who say another company is violating its patent by planning to release multiple generic versions of the drug.

• 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.