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• Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Birth Defects Following Pregnancy Use

  August 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Pediatric Antipsychotic Prescription Increases In California Linked To Foster Care Docs

  August 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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 drugs for unapproved and controversial uses.

• Atypical Antipsychotic Diabetes Risks May Be Reduced By Vitamin D: Study

  June 6, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that vitamin D supplements may help prevent the risk of diabetes carried by certain antipsychotics.

• Side Effects of Paxil, Seroquel, Benedryl May Cause Cognitive Decline in Elderly: Study

  May 11, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A broad class of drugs that includes Paxil, Seroquel and Benadryl may cause cognitive declines in elderly adults and increase the risk of dementia, according to the findings of a new study.

• Antipsychotic Use As Chemical Restraints Decline: Government Report

  August 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report shows significant reductions in the use of antipsychotics to chemically restrain elderly nursing home residents, which puts them at risk of injury or death.

• Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy Results in High Adverse Event Rates: Study

  May 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study's findings dismiss most claims of antipsychotic risk during pregnancy, but still finds a high enough rate of birth complications to rais concerns.

• Antipsychotics May Increase Childhood Diabetes Risk by 50%: Study

  April 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Yet another new study suggests that antipsychotics increase the risk of childhood diabetes, particularly when combined with antidepressants.

• Dementia Antipsychotics Death Risk Higher Than Previously Thought: Study

  March 25, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Nursing Home Grading System Upgraded by CMS

  March 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  CMS has upgraded its nursing home rating system to factor in the use of antipsychotics, which are often used as chemical restraints against elderly patients.

• Too Many Antipsychotics Still Prescribed to Dementia Patients: GAO Report

  March 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new government report calls for more efforts to reduce the use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints on elderly dementia patients.