While many parents have criticized the prescription of “atypical” antipsychotic medications to children and young adult with behavioral problems or mood disorders, chances are most didn’t worry about diabetes. But,…
ReadThe major side effect commonly associated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizers is weight gain. While you may think that a cosmetic change is a small price to pay for…
ReadIn a recent article, I told you about children being prescribed powerful antipsychotics off-label. Similarly, Catherine Pearson writes for the Huffington Post that antipsychotics and antidepressants are being widely used to…
ReadFar too often, youths are being prescribed powerful antipsychotics “off-label”, or for a different use than the drug was initially intended. Researchers report that for those under 18 of normal…
ReadA recent study set out to find which antipsychotic medications were safest and most effective for prolonged use. Instead, they seemed to discover that none of the medications used in…
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