Most Antipsychotics May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Schizophrenia: Study
A new study warns that some types of antipsychotics may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
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Antipsychotics Boxed Warning Curbed Use As “Chemical Restraint” In Nursing Homes: Study
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…
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Psychotropic Drugs May Cause Weight Gain By Altering Your Genes: Study
A new study indicates psychotropic drugs cause genetic changes which leads to weight gain.
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Trazodone No Better Than Other Atypical Antipsychotics For Treating Older Dementia Patients: Study
A new study warns that giving dementia patients trazodone could be as risky as giving them atypical antipsychotics.
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Psychotropic Drugs Lawsuit Certified as Class Action for Missouri Foster Children
A federal judge cleared the way for a class action lawsuit against Missouri officials, who plaintiffs say allowed unmonitored and uncontrolled prescribing of psychotropic drugs to foster children.
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Report Details Nursing Home Abuse Against Dementia Patients In the Form Of “Chemical Restraints”
A new report by Human Rights Watch details rampant overuse of antipsychotics in U.S. nursing homes, which are used as a form of chemical restraint on patients with dementia.
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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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Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Birth Defects Following Pregnancy Use
The findings of a new study indicate that the use of antipsychotics in early pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth defects, with the possible exception of Risperdal.
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Pediatric Antipsychotic Prescription Increases In California Linked To Foster Care Docs
An investigative report warns that a few foster care prescribers are responsible for 50% of California's antipsychotic prescriptions to foster care youths, and that the same doctors often prescribe the…
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Atypical Antipsychotic Diabetes Risks May Be Reduced By Vitamin D: Study
A new study reveals that vitamin D supplements may help prevent the risk of diabetes carried by certain antipsychotics.
