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How long is it safe to treat elderly with low dose antipsychotics?
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Varies : All depends on condition reason why was started .Needs to be reassess by physician
Answered 8/19/2013
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Anti-Psychotics: It can be but it should certainly be managed by a gertiartic specialist as elderly people metabolize medications differently and also tend to be on more medications than those younger so counteractions should be assessed carefully.
Answered 12/10/2013
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