Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says
Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says.
Jan 17, 2026
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Pharmacologic Actions: News and Research on Tranquilizing Agents
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Why a life-threatening sedative is being prescribed more often for seniors
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted ...
Jan 15, 2026
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New therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images
A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead to a transformative intervention for a condition estimated to cost England almost £12 billion a year.
Nov 6, 2025
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Use of psychotics twice as high in aged care residents with dementia
Despite positive signs in reducing overuse of psychotropic medication in aged care, some areas still need urgent attention according to Macquarie University's Associate Professor Magda Raban.
Sep 15, 2025
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Study highlights insufficient GP health checks for children on antipsychotics
Australian GPs are not adequately monitoring for adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs, according to a new study by University of Adelaide researchers.
Aug 29, 2025
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Autism, ADHD or both? Research offers new insights for clinicians
In-depth research conducted by UC Davis Health shows that a significant number of autistic children also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These findings underscore the need to thoroughly diagnose children ...
Aug 19, 2025
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Exploring the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications on oral health
A research group in the Department of Pharmacology of the University of the Basque Country has investigated the adverse reactions that antipsychotics can cause in the mouth. The study was based on data from the European pharmacovigilance ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Psychiatric prescriptions linked to higher ALS risk and faster decline
Use of common psychiatric medications (anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives, and antidepressants) is linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and poorer outcomes after diagnosis with shorter ...
Antipsychotic medications lower car crash risk for drivers with schizophrenia, study finds
Taking antipsychotic medications as prescribed lowers the risk of a car crash for drivers with schizophrenia, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Jun 9, 2025
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Hope, caution for Washington state patients 'first in line' for new schizophrenia drug
Cobenfy was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in fall 2024 and represents the first novel approach in decades to treating schizophrenia, which affects an estimated 3.7 million American adults. The drug is now beginning ...
Apr 7, 2025
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