Antipsychotics in older people without dementia
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Care and Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Antipsychotic use in older adults, although debated, has an important role to play when treating illnesses such as schizophrenia and mood disorders. Risk-benefits need to be considered in view of multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy which are common in older patients. It appears that in patients appropriately treated with adequate doses, there is evidence to support the use of antipsychotic drugs.
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Anitha Howard, Sharmi Bhattacharyya
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