Antipsychotic medications linked to increased risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer ' s disease

Antipsychotic medications are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer ' s disease, according to new research. The risk of pneumonia was the highest at the beginning of antipsychotic treatment, remaining elevated also in long-term use. No major differences were observed between the most commonly used antipsychotics.
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