Medical evidence suggests that psychiatric drugs known as atypical antipsychotics are effective in reducing symptoms for some off-label conditions, but not others, according to a new RAND Corporation ...

In every state across America, Medicaid programs are under serious budgetary pressure. The need to contain costs has led to various forms of restriction in the coverage for drug therapy, including ...

In every state across America, Medicaid programs are under serious budgetary pressure. The need to contain costs has led to various forms of restriction in the coverage for drug therapy, including ...

BACKGROUND: Atypical antipsychotic medications (risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine, and quetiapine fumarate) have not been carefully studied in children despite a dramatic increase in their use. One ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Cobenfy (xanomeline/trospium chloride; formerly KarXT) was ...

Schizophrenia medication falls under two main categories: older, first-generation, or "typical" antipsychotics and newer drugs for schizophrenia known as second-generation or "atypical" antipsychotics ...

People take antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Your doctor will work with you to monitor your side effects and dosing schedule. Over the past few decades, access ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A new study yields important new evidence that the use of atypical antipsychotics among the elderly for off-label purposes is associated with increased risk of ...

Much like the symptoms and health conditions they are used to treat, antipsychotic drugs are complicated. Here are nine things you should know about this powerful class of medication. 1.