Some antipsychotics seem to increase the risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia

April 2004

Some antipsychotics seem to increase the risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia.

This was first noticed with Risperdal (risperidone). Now it's also showing up with Zyprexa (olanzapine).

These drugs might double or even triple stroke risk.

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