Atypical antipsychotics appear to be effective for only few off-label uses, study suggests
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
A review of previous studies suggests that even though atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for off-label conditions such as behavioral symptoms of dementia, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, these medications are effective for only a few off-label conditions, and that the benefits and harms of these medications for these uses vary, according to a new article.