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·July 6, 2016·3 min read

Dopamine Receptor Blockage Could Be Cause For Side Effects of Some Antipsychotics

Researchers report a blockade of D2 receptors in interneurons can increase acetylcholine signaling above threshold on neighboring neurons, resulting in motor abnormalities.

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·November 6, 2015·4 min read

Better Options for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia

A new study reports people with treatment resistant schizophrenia appear to have better outcomes when they are switched to clozapine rather than other antipsychotic medications.

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·October 14, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Prescribed Antipsychotics More Frequently Than General Population

A new study reports people with Alzheimer's disease are more likely to use antipsychotic medications, and for longer periods of time, than the general public.

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·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Short Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.

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·September 30, 2015·4 min read

Antipsychotics May Increase Death Risk in People with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis

According to a new study, antipsychotic medications could increase the risk of death in patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis.

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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

People with Intellectual Disabilities Inappropriately Prescribed Antipsychotics

A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.