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Exposure to Antipsychotics and Risk of Stroke: Self Controlled Case Series Study
BMJ 337:616-618,586, Douglas,I.J. &Smeeth,L., 2008
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Article Abstract
All antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of stroke, and the risk might be higher in patients receiving atypical antipsychotics than those receiving typical antipsychotics. People with dementia seem to be at a higher risk of an associated stroke than people without dementia and use of antipsychotics should, when possible, be avoided in these patients.
 
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