Anti-psychotic drugs prescribed to treat agressive behaviour in Alzheimer's patients is found to double the risk of dying.
A new study, published in the journal Lancet, says that anti-psychotic drugs prescribed to treat Alzheimer’s could prove to be fatal.
The study, funded by the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, was led by Prof Clive Ballard’s King’s College London team.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Eighty three continued treatment and the remaining 82 had it withdrawn and were instead given oral placebos.
Findings showed a significant increase in risk of death for patients who continued taking antipsychotic medication. The difference between the two groups became more pronounced over time, with 24-month survival rates for antipsychotic-treated patients falling to 46 percent versus 71 percent on the placebo and at 36 months it was 30 percent versus 59 percent.
Anti-psychotic Drugs Do Not Good for Alzheimer's Patients
A new study has suggested that the anti-psychotic drugs or neuroleptics, which are widely prescribed for Alzheimer's patients, do not provide any benefit, but cause significant deterioration
A new study has suggested that the anti-psychotic drugs or neuroleptics, which are widely prescribed for Alzheimer's patients, do not provide any benefit, but cause significant deterioration
Antipsychotics are used to treat symptoms of agitation, delusions and aggressive behaviour.
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Antipsychotic Drugs may Predispose Seniors to Pneumonia
Researchers at the University Medical Center Utrecht have found that elderly patients who use antipsychotic drugs have a 60 percent increased risk of developing pneumonia as compared to non-users.
Researchers at the University Medical Center Utrecht have found that elderly patients who use antipsychotic drugs have a 60 percent increased risk of developing pneumonia as compared to non-users.
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Some Psychiatric Drugs Could Prove Fatal for Elders Suffering from Dementia
Some psychiatric drugs could prove fatal for elders suffering from dementia, US FDA warns.
Some psychiatric drugs could prove fatal for elders suffering from dementia, US FDA warns.
