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…
A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.
Researchers now theorize that antipsychotics may increase the risk of dementia due to their effects on the brain.
A new study warns that some types of antipsychotics may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
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.
A third of teens say they misuse the psychiatric drugs they are prescribed, according to the findings of a new study.
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…
A new study finds that FDA warnings reduced the use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints on elderly nursing home residents, but in many cases, the facilities may have switched to…
A new study finds that Haldol and similar antipsychotics do not provide significant benefits when used to treat delirium, and may increase the risk of heart problems.
A new study warns that antipsychotics at high doses appear to increase the risk of unexpected death for children.