Common antipsychotic fails as effective delirium treatment, study finds
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 22, 2013
Haloperidol, a common antipsychotic, is no more effective than a placebo in treating delirium in critically ill patients, according to a new study.
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.