Widely Used Dementia Drug Raises Stroke Risk in All Patients

New safety study links sedative use to increased stroke risk. A large UK study involving more than 165,000 people with dementia has found that the drug risperidone increases the risk of stroke in all ...
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This widely used dementia drug may raise stroke risk in all patients, study finds

A large UK study of over 165,000 dementia patients finds risperidone raises stroke risk in all users, prompting concerns over ...
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Dementia drug raises stroke risk—even in 'low-risk' patients, study shows

A major U.K. study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has found that risperidone raises stroke risk without exception, challenging safety assumptions by leaving no "safe group." Subscribe to our ...
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Teva and Medincell Announce FDA Acceptance of Supplemental New Drug Application for UZEDY® (risperidone) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension as a Treatment for Patients ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J. & TEL AVIV, Israel & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News: Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), and Medincell ...