Study: Reducing Off-Label Use of Antipsychotic Meds May Save Money - Gant Daily

Study: Reducing Off-Label Use of Antipsychotic Meds May Save Money Gant Daily Researchers say that 57.6 percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications in data from 2003 did not have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, the conditions for which the drugs were approved for use. Use of medication for treatments that is not ... and more »

Proposed diagnosis for bipolar disorder divides psychiatrists - Boston Globe

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Proposed diagnosis for bipolar disorder divides psychiatrists Boston Globe It can be as disabling to a young child as bipolar disorder, but would probably be treated with antidepressants, not antipsychotic drugs. As adults, these children would be more likely to develop anxiety or depression, rather than bipolar disorder. Comparing Medications for Bipolar in TeensdailyRx all 38 news articles »