Antipsychotics and Kids: The Controversy Goes On and On
On December 4, 2009, the FDA approved the use of two more antipsychotic medications -- Zyprexa and Seroquel -- for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in teens. Risperdal and Abilify are also specifically approved for the same use in this age group. In association with the approval of Zyprexa and Seroquel, the FDA also stated it wants to know more about the risk of weight gain and diabetes in youth taking these drugs and other antipsychotics as well. It has [...]