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• Side Effects of Lithium Prescribed to Bipolar Patients May Increase Risks of Thyroid, Kidney Problems: Study

  February 19, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research suggests that the safe dosage limits of lithium for bipolar disorder treatment may be lower than previously thought.

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

  January 19, 2023

  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

  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.

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

  March 22, 2021

  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

  Irvin Jackson

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