Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics as Nursing Home Chemical Restraints to Be Investigated By CMS
Federal regulators have announced a new investigation into the nationwide use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints in nursing homes.
Tag Archives: Antipsychotics
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HHS-OIG Calls for Crackdown on Overuse of Psychtropic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Federal investigators have issued a report raising concerns about new drugs potentially being used a "chemical restraints" in order to avoid detection and allegations of nursing home abuse.
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Study Finds Questionable Prescribing of Antiepileptic Drugs to Nursing Home Patients with Dementia
A new study suggests anti-seizure medications like Depakote and Neurontin are being used to replace antipsychotics as "chemical restraints" on nursing home dementia patients.
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Nursing Home Dementia Patients Receiving “Chemical Restraint” Drugs Less Often, But Not Every Replacement Works: Study
While many nursing homes have shifted away from giving dementia patients antipsychotic "chemical restraints", a new study reveals they have turned to other drugs which also may not provide benefits…
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Antipsychotics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors Linked to Increase Fall Risk For Elderly Users: Study
A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.
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Antipsychotic Use May Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Researchers Warn
Researchers now theorize that antipsychotics may increase the risk of dementia due to their effects on the brain.
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Most Antipsychotics May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Schizophrenia: Study
A new study warns that some types of antipsychotics may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
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Antipsychotics Targeting Dopamine Receptors May Cause High Sugar Levels, Weight Gain: Study
The findings of a new study appear to reveal why antipsychotics cause weight gain and how it could be avoided in new mental health medications.
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Psychiatric Drugs Misused By A Third of Youths Prescribed Medications: Study
A third of teens say they misuse the psychiatric drugs they are prescribed, according to the findings of a new study.
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Invega Sustenna Lawsuit Claims Nursing Home Illegally Injected Dementia Resident With Antipsychotic Drug
A lawsuit filed against a Florida assisted living facility indicates it gave an elderly resident multiple doses of the antipsychotic Invega, despite express warnings not to give the drug to…
