Recently, Canadian, US and European health regulatory agencies issued warnings about an increased risk of stroke and death in elderly patients with dementia receiving atypical antipsychotics. Assessing both randomised and non-randomised evidence, this systematic review found conflicting findings, particularly for risperidone. More research is needed to better inform clinical practice. © 2008 Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Antipsychotic drugs and cerebrovascular events in elderly patients with dementia: a systematic review
MAZZUCCO, Sara;CIPRIANI, Andrea;BARBUI, Corrado;MONACO, Salvatore
2008-01-01
Abstract
Recently, Canadian, US and European health regulatory agencies issued warnings about an increased risk of stroke and death in elderly patients with dementia receiving atypical antipsychotics. Assessing both randomised and non-randomised evidence, this systematic review found conflicting findings, particularly for risperidone. More research is needed to better inform clinical practice. © 2008 Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
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