Haldol Fails to Help ICU Patients with Delirium in New Study
Haldol failed to help patients in ICU live longer or shorten their hospital stay when given to treat delirium, a new clinical trial indicates.
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Haldol Side Effects and Minimal Benefits Make Drug Unsuitable for Treating Delirium: Study
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.
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Risperdal, Abilify Risks May Outweigh Benefits Provided by Drugs, Safety Group Warns
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…
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Risperdal, Haldol Worsen Delirium In Patients Undergoing Palliative Care: Study
Risperdal and Haldol failed to provide benefits during palliative care when compared to a placebo, and Haldol may increase the risk of death, similar to the effects when used as…
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Antipsychotics May Increase Risk of Death in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Study
Parkinson's disease patients, who often develop dementia, face an increased risk of death when taking antipsychotic medications, leading doctors to call for alternative treatments for psychosis.
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Dementia Antipsychotics Death Risk Higher Than Previously Thought: Study
The findings of a new study indicate that dementia patients face a higher risk of death than previously believed when given Depakote, Risperdal and similar antipsychotic drugs.
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Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Sedatives
Lawsuit claims man died due to oversedation after being given antipsychotics as chemical restraints in Mississippi nursing home.
