Some antipsychotics seem to increase the risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia
April 2004
Some antipsychotics seem to increase the risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia.
This was first noticed with Risperdal (risperidone)...now it's also showing up with Zyprexa (olanzapine).
Experts are now trying to find out if this happens with other antipsychotics.
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