Tag Archives: Haldol

Antipsychotics Linked to Heart Failure, Stroke, Other Health Risks in Dementia Patients: Study

May 03, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Findings come amid continuing concerns about the overuse of antipsychotics for dementia patients in long-term care facilities, which is considered a form of "chemical restraint" or nursing home abuse.

Seroquel, Haldol Side Effects Linked to Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems: Study

January 18, 2024 By: Katherine McDaniel

New research finds more than 10% of patients taking the antipsychotic medications Seroquel or Haldol developed heart rhythm complications.

Haldol Fails to Help ICU Patients with Delirium in New Study

November 01, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Designed to treat schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome, doctors often use Haldol off-label for the treatment of delirium even though it is not approved for that use.

Haldol Side Effects and Minimal Benefits Make Drug Unsuitable for Treating Delirium: Study

September 05, 2019 By: Russell Maas

Risperdal, Abilify Risks May Outweigh Benefits Provided by Drugs, Safety Group Warns

January 27, 2017 By: Irvin Jackson

Risperdal, Haldol Worsen Delirium In Patients Undergoing Palliative Care: Study

December 23, 2016 By: Irvin Jackson

Antipsychotics May Increase Risk of Death in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Study

June 14, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

Dementia Antipsychotics Death Risk Higher Than Previously Thought: Study

March 25, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Sedatives

October 17, 2013 By: Irvin Jackson