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Understanding the Risks: Is Haloperidol Used for Dementia Patients?

Studies have shown that elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs, including haloperidol, face a significantly increased risk of death compared to those receiving a placebo. For this critical reason, major health authorities strongly caution against the routine use of haloperidol for dementia patients.

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