A Literature Review of Psychotropic Medications and Alcohol as Risk Factors for Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s40261-018-0721-6
Abstract: Psychotropic medications and alcohol are potential risk factors for falls in older adults. However, there has been no appraisal of the literature on whether these medications, both singly and in combination with alcohol, are associated… read more here.
Keywords: risk; community dwelling; older adults; psychotropic medications ... See more keywords
Association Between Psychotropic Medication Polypharmacy and an Objective Measure of Balance Impairment Among Middle-Aged Adults: Results from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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DOI: 10.1007/s40263-018-0542-4
Abstract: ObjectivePsychotropic medications (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, and neuroleptics) are increasingly prescribed with two or more taken concurrently (polypharmacy), and have been associated with an increased risk of falling. The aim of this study was to examine… read more here.
Keywords: psychotropic medications; medication; balance; balance impairment ... See more keywords
Exposure to psychotropic medications and mortality in schizophrenia: a 5-year national cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722002732
Abstract: BACKGROUND Relatively few studies have explored the differential contributions of the accumulative dosage of psychotropic medications on mortality in patients with schizophrenia. METHODS We aimed to explore the effects of the exposure dosage of psychotropic… read more here.
Keywords: medications mortality; psychotropic medications; mortality; sedative hypnotics ... See more keywords
Association between FIASMA psychotropic medications and reduced risk of intubation or death in individuals with psychiatric disorders hospitalized for severe COVID-19: an observational multicenter study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-01804-5
Abstract: The acid sphingomyelinase (ASM)/ceramide system may provide a useful framework for better understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection and the repurposing of psychotropic medications functionally inhibiting the acid sphingomyelinase/ceramide system (named FIASMA psychotropic medications) against COVID-19. We examined… read more here.
Keywords: intubation death; psychotropic medications; fiasma psychotropic;
Prevalence and risk factors of hyperprolactinemia among patients with various psychiatric diagnoses and medications
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DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2018.1425459
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: Hyperprolactinemia is a common adverse event associated with psychotropic medications (mainly antipsychotics) used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hyperprolactinemia… read more here.
Keywords: psychiatric diagnoses; hyperprolactinemia among; prevalence; psychotropic medications ... See more keywords
Psychotropic medications for highly vulnerable children
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2018.1445720
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: At least 20% of children in the U.S. are highly vulnerable because they lack healthcare and protection. Several factors produce vulnerability: trauma, disruptions of parenting, poverty, involvement in the juvenile justice and/or child… read more here.
Keywords: vulnerable children; highly vulnerable; medications highly; psychotropic medications ... See more keywords
179 WHAT IS THE RISK OF FALLS DUE TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS IN A LARGE POPULATION-REPRESENTATIVE COHORT OF COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER PEOPLE?
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.153
Abstract: Psychotropic medications including antidepressants, anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, ‘Z’ drugs and antipsychotics, are frequently identified as Falls Risk Increasing Drugs (FRIDS), yet there is a relative lack of robust data detailing the prospective risk of falls associated… read more here.
Keywords: fall; associated increased; risk falls; psychotropic medications ... See more keywords
Degree of exposure to psychotropic medications and mortality in people with bipolar disorder
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DOI: 10.1111/acps.13509
Abstract: To investigate the associations between psychotropic medication dosage and mortality in patients with bipolar disorder. read more here.
Keywords: medications mortality; psychotropic medications; mortality; bipolar disorder ... See more keywords
Geographic Trends in Pediatric Psychotropic Medication Dispensing Before and After the Startof the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220314
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study examined trends and geographic variability in dispensing of prescription psychotropic medications to U.S. youths before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Using national data on prescription medication dispensing, the… read more here.
Keywords: medication; 2020 versus; psychotropic medications; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Use of psychotropic medications during lactation - practical guidelines for psychiatrists.
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DOI: 10.12740/pp/134254
Abstract: Breastfeeding is the best way of feeding infants. It is recommended by national, European and worldwide scientific associations. The advantages of breastfeeding for both the child and the mother have been proven by research. It… read more here.
Keywords: use psychotropic; practical guidelines; psychotropic medications; lactation practical ... See more keywords
Poly-pharmacy Interdisciplinary Review Process: A Strategy for Psychotropic Medication Oversight
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.53
Abstract: Purpose: Youth in foster care are prescribed psychotropic medications at a rate 3 times higher than other Medicaid youth, and have a higher rate of polypharmacy. Children in foster care are also more likely to… read more here.
Keywords: poly pharmacy; process; oversight; review ... See more keywords