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- Title
Metabolic and neurological complications of second-generation antipsychotic use in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Authors
Pringsheim, Tamara; Lam, Darren; Ching, Heidi; Patten, Scott
- Abstract
Available evidence indicates that the use of antipsychotics, especially second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), for children with mental health disorders has increased dramatically. Given the demonstrated metabolic and neurological adverse effects seen in adult patients on these medications, detailed evaluation of the risk for these adverse effects in children is appropriate.
- Publication
Drug safety, 2011, Vol 34, Issue 8, p651
- ISSN
1179-1942
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2165/11592020-000000000-00000