The use of antipsychotic drugs to treat conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration has increased significantly in the last decade in children and adults. Conditions include ...

The calming effects of antipsychotics, such as reduced agitation or anxiety, can occur within hours or days. Full mood stabilization may take several weeks of consistent adherence. It’s very ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo demonstrates that antipsychotic medications ... neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), include anxiety, depression, aggression, agitations ...

The question facing Lundbeck and Otsuka is whether they can persuade doctors to prescribe Rexulti over generic antipsychotics, anxiety medicines and antidepressants, which are already being used ...

The study outlines the inappropriate use of antipsychotics to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), which can include irritability, aggression, agitation, anxiety ...