Antipsychotics May be Risky for Elderly Diabetic Patients

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Antipsychotics May be Risky for Elderly Diabetic Patients

July 31st, 2009 meg

Antipsychotic drugs are being increasingly prescribed to treat dementia and other behavioral problems in the elderly.

However, a new study shows that older people with diabetes are more likely to be hospitalized for hyperglycemia after beginning treatment with antipsychotic drugs.

The drugs are also known to carry a number of risks, including an increased risk of stroke, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms.

Researchers say the study suggests that the start of antipsychotic therapy is a critical period in which older adults are particularly vulnerable to hyperglycemia.

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