Tag Archives: Schizophrenia

Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics as Nursing Home Chemical Restraints to Be Investigated By CMS

January 19, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Federal regulators have announced a new investigation into the nationwide use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints in nursing homes.
Antipsychotic Use May Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Researchers Warn

September 22, 2021 By: 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 09, 2021 By: Russell Maas

A new study warns that some types of antipsychotics may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
Some Blood Pressure Medications, Like Lotensin, Prinivil, and Altace, May Increase Schizophrenia Risks: Study

March 22, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

A new study warns that some blood pressure medications may increase the risk of schizophrenia and associated symptoms.
Clozaril, Similar Drugs Linked To Life-Threatening Bowel Problems, FDA Warns

January 30, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

The FDA warns that clozapine can cause potentially severe bowel problems which could result in injury, hospitalization or death.

Tepezza Hearing Complaints Known By Drug Maker For Years Before Warnings Provided, According to Lawsuits (Posted 3 days ago)

Plaintiffs filing Tepezza hearing loss lawsuits claim Horizon Therapeutics, the manufacturer, knew for years that the thyroid eye disease was linked to widespread reports of hearing problems.

Dept. of Justice Outlines Option to Settle Camp Lejeune Lawsuits More Quickly (Posted 9 days ago)

The U.S. government has outlined requirements for qualifying for Camp Lejeune elective option settlement offers.

Philips CPAP Class Action Settlement Results in Agreement To Pay $479M To Owners of Recalled Machines (Posted 13 days ago)

A $479 million Philips CPAP class action settlement agreement will resolve claims of economic loss filed by users of the recalled devices.

Tag Archives: Schizophrenia

Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics as Nursing Home Chemical Restraints to Be Investigated By CMS

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

Most Antipsychotics May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Schizophrenia: Study

Some Blood Pressure Medications, Like Lotensin, Prinivil, and Altace, May Increase Schizophrenia Risks: Study

Clozaril, Similar Drugs Linked To Life-Threatening Bowel Problems, FDA Warns

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