Antipsychotics tied to diabetes in kids and teens

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children and young adults who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs have a three-fold risk of developing diabetes, compared to youths who take other psychotropic drugs, suggests a new study. The study's senior researcher said the findings should give doctors pause before prescribing antipsychotics to children and teens. ...



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