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• HHS-OIG Calls for Crackdown on Overuse of Psychtropic Drugs in Nursing Homes

  November 21, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Study Finds Questionable Prescribing of Antiepileptic Drugs to Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

  November 14, 2022

  Russell Maas

  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.

• Nursing Home Dementia Patients Receiving “Chemical Restraint” Drugs Less Often, But Not Every Replacement Works: Study

  June 2, 2022

  Russell Maas

  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 or be safe for elderly patients.

• Antipsychotics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors Linked to Increase Fall Risk For Elderly Users: Study

  September 28, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.

• Antipsychotic Use May Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Researchers Warn

  September 22, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers now theorize that antipsychotics may increase the risk of dementia due to their effects on the brain.

• 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.

• Antipsychotics Targeting Dopamine Receptors May Cause High Sugar Levels, Weight Gain: Study

  March 1, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Psychiatric Drugs Misused By A Third of Youths Prescribed Medications: Study

  February 9, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A third of teens say they misuse the psychiatric drugs they are prescribed, according to the findings of a new study.

• Invega Sustenna Lawsuit Claims Nursing Home Illegally Injected Dementia Resident With Antipsychotic Drug

  June 25, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  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 dementia patients, resulting in numerous falls, injury and permanent loss of mobility.

• Antipsychotics Boxed Warning Curbed Use As “Chemical Restraint” In Nursing Homes: Study

  April 30, 2020

  Russell Maas

  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 other drugs which caused different health problems.