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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