Antipsychotics
Coverage of Antipsychotics in the Nexus archive.
- Even Short Bouts of Antipsychotics Linked to Diabetes Risk
A Dutch cohort study found that initiating antipsychotic medications, even for short durations, is associated with an increased prevalence of pharmacologically treated type 2 diabetes in youths. The study analyzed nearly 90,000 youths to establish this link.
- Heat wave warning: Common medications that can increase your risk of heat illness
A heat wave can increase risks of dehydration and heat illness for individuals taking certain medications, including diuretics, blood pressure drugs, mental health medications, and antihistamines. The article highlights how these medications interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature and retain fluids, advising consultation with healthcare providers for a 'hot day plan'.
- Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds
A study suggests that antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as pain relief alternatives to opioids in emergency departments. The research reviewed non-opioid medications available at San Francisco General Hospital and analyzed existing medical literature to identify potential options for treating pain without opioids' addictive risks.