The New York Times recently reported that doctors have found the anti-psychotic medications are overprescribed for dementia and alzheimers patients, particularly those who are residents of nursing homes. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/health/24deme.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1214618341-mX42KSg/N0jjqNLeiWyVYw
The Times reported that about one-third of all nursing home residents have been prescribed anti-psychotic drugs. The drugs are often prescribed “off label,” because they have not been FDA approved for use by elders.
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