Antipsychotics for Dementia Tied to More Serious Harms Than Expected

Antipsychotics for Dementia Tied to More Serious Harms Than Expected
JAMA; by Emily Harris; 5/24
Prior research has suggested that antipsychotic drugs might be overprescribed for people with dementia, despite known risks of stroke and sudden cardiac death. Now, findings from a new study in The BMJ indicate that the range of serious adverse outcomes associated with antipsychotics in these patients might be broader than previously thought.