According to this study: Use of antipsychotics in patients with dementia is associated with an increased risk of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes, particularly soon after the initiation of treatment.Antipsychotics are associated with a wider range of risks than previously known, and any potential benefits must be weighed against the risk of serious harm.
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