The Risks and Overuse of Antipsychotic Medications

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The Risks and Overuse of Antipsychotic Medications

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Antipsychotic medication associated with modest heart attack risk in older patients with dementia

medicalxpress.com — “Antipsychotic medication was associated with a modest and time-limited increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) among older patients treated with cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia, according to a study published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine.View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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Medical News:Some Psych Drugs Pose Bigger Risk in Dementia - in Geriatrics, Dementia from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “Medical News:Some Psych Drugs Pose Bigger Risk in Dementia - in Geriatrics, Dementia from MedPage TodayView full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Specific antipsychotic drugs increase risk of death in elderly dementia patients

medicalxpress.com — “Nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medication for dementia are at an increased risk of death, suggests a research paper published today in the British Medical Journal.View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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PolygenicBlog: Metabolic Side Effects Such As Obesity And Diabetes Caused By Antipsychotic Medications

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Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects

medicalnewstoday.com — “Researchers have found a genetic variation predisposing children to six-times greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome when taking second-generation anti-psychotic medications. Metabolic syndView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Genetic variation increases risk of metabolic side effects in children on some antipsychotics

sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have found a genetic variation predisposing children to six-times greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome when taking second-generation anti-psychotic medications. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The study showed a close association with two conditions in particular: high blood pressure and elevated fasting blood sugar levels, which is a precursor to diabetes.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Genetic variation increases risk of metabolic side effects in children on some antipsychotics: http://t.co/6eu87oGg #psychosis

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Neurology for Children, Teens, Young Adults & Sleep Medicine for All Ages - Dr. Joshua Rotenberg: U.S. Advisers Urge FDA to Address Antipsychotics in Kids

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U.S. Advisers Urge FDA to Address Antipsychotics in Kids - Can medications increase risk of diabetes? http://t.co/h40xrPXP

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FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION - FDAs MedWatch Safety Alerts: September 2011 | Medical Design Technology

mdtmag.com — “SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued safety alerts about a number of products, including recalled birth control pills because of a packaging error an antipsychotic drug that can cause serious allergic reactions a drug infusion pump with battery problems an osteoporosis drug with a risk of severe kidney proble...View full resource at mdtmag.com

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Study links prenatal smoking exposure to psychiatric meds in children - Related Stories - ANA SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Eight percent of children and adolescents whose mothers didn't smoke while pregnant had been prescribed antipsychotics, antidepressants or other psychiatric medications, compared with 11% of those whose mothers smoked fewer than 10 times daily during pregnancy and 14% of those whose mothers smoked …View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Psychiatrists failing to adequately monitor patients for metabolic side-effects of prescribed drugs, UK study suggests

sciencedaily.com — “People treated in psychiatric settings are receiving inadequate medical monitoring following high risk antipsychotic medication, UK study suggests.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Psychiatrists Failing To Adequately Monitor Patients For Metabolic Side-Effects Of Prescribed Drugs http://t.co/vOu9U7X #mhsm

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Psychiatrists failing to adequately monitor patients for metabolic side-effects of prescribed drugs, UK study suggests

sciencedaily.com — “People treated in psychiatric settings are receiving inadequate medical monitoring following high risk antipsychotic medication, UK study suggests.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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NIMH · Switching Antipsychotics May Reduce Metabolic Risks

nimh.nih.gov — “Patients experiencing cardiovascular or metabolic side effects while taking an antipsychotic medication may fare better if they switch to a different medication provided they are closely monitored, according to an NIMH-funded study.View full resource at nimh.nih.gov

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New research on the potential side effects of antipsychotic medications. http://t.co/tpkjs2V

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Use of Antipsychotic Drugs Is Common for Parkinson?s Despite Risks - Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)

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Study: Use of Antipsychotic Drugs Is Common for #Parkinson’s Despite Risks. What should you know? See our team's take. http://t.co/l5uXItb

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