Alzheimer’s Patients on Risperdal More Likely to Die
Anti-Psychotic Drugs Increase Risk Of Death. Using anti-psychotic drugs, such as Risperdal and Thorazine, to treat Alzheimer's disease patients isn't worth the increased risk of death, a new study concludes. Such drugs are often used to stem aggression sometimes exhibited by Alzheimer's patients, but the new study conducted … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Patients on Risperdal More Likely to Die
Surge In Anti-Psychotic Drugs Given To Kid
Anti-Psychotic Drugs Prescribe To Children. An estimated half-million schoolkids are now taking powerful anti-psychotic drugs -- more than 10 times the number a decade ago -- and some experts worry that too many children are getting these drugs inappropriately to control aggressive behavior. About 532,000 children ages 6-18 are … [Read more...] about Surge In Anti-Psychotic Drugs Given To Kid
