68.3 The Eyes Do Not See What the Mind Does Not Know: Movement Disorder in Kids Taking Antipsychotics
The most current national reports of prescribing trends reveal increases in both evidence-based use (ie, US FDA-approved use based on rigorously controlled trials demonstrating safety and efficacy) and off-label use (ie, non –FDA-approved applications based on insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy). Given the significant adverse effects of antipsychotic medications and our limited knowledge of their long-term effects on children’s health, it is essential that every precaution is taken to prevent an adverse ou tcome.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pravesh Deotale Source Type: research