Two CMS tags —F-Tag 329, which addresses unnecessarily using antipsychotic drugs, and F-Tag 309, which addresses taking steps to reduce antipsychotic drug use — are used by nursing home surveyors to...
Law firm pursues Risperdal link to gynecomastia
Aug 12, 2014
Following research that indicates a possible link between gynecomastia and use of Risperdal, a law firm says it is continuing to offer legal consultations to those who developed the condition.
Common antipsychotics dangerous for older adults, new study says
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 29, 2012
Adding to the concerns about off-label use of antipsychotics, a new study has found four of the most common medications lack safety and effectiveness in older adults.
Antipsychotic likely to increase mortality risk in dementia residents, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 28, 2012
Nursing home residents being treated for dementia with the antipsychotic drug haloperidol were at a two-fold risk of mortality compared to other antipsychotics, a new study finds.
Many nursing home residents still take antipsychotics, studies find
Jan 13, 2010
Antipsychotic medication use is still widespread in nursing homes, even after the federal government issued a “black box” warning on the drugs in 2005. That is according to two new studies.