In a study published in The BMJ, researchers highlighted significant concerns regarding the use of antipsychotic medications in patients with dementia.
The study found that antipsychotics, commonly prescribed to manage agitation and aggression in dementia patients, carry a high risk of severe health issues, including strokes, blood clots, heart attacks, heart failure, fractures, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury. These risks are most pronounced in the early stages of treatment.
