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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Antipsychotic Drugs and Cerebrovascular Events in Elderly Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Review

Author(s): Sara Mazzucco, Andrea Cipriani, Corrado Barbui and Salvatore Monaco

Volume 8, Issue 8, 2008

Page: [776 - 783] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/138955708784912175

Price: $65

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 nonrandomised evidence, this systematic review found conflicting findings, particularly for risperidone. More research is needed to better inform clinical practice.

Keywords: Neuroleptics, typical antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics, dopamine, dementia, cerebrovascular events


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