Antipsychotics given for dementia pose risks: study

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Elderly dementia patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs are at three times the risk of a serious health problem or dying within a month of treatment, compared to those not given the drugs, Canadian researchers said on Monday.

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