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.…
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 the risks of the drugs may outweigh their benefits.…
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 a chemical restraint in nursing home patients, according to the findings of a new 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.…
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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Lawsuit claims man died due to oversedation after being given antipsychotics as chemical restraints in Mississippi nursing home.…
