Antipsychotic Medications

Prevalence of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications

The findings of this study do not suggest that prenatal antipsychotics exposure is associated with increased risk for ADHD, ASD, small for gestational age, or preterm birth.

By |2024-04-14T16:15:58-04:00August 31st, 2021|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Prevalence of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications

Essential Reads: Atypical Antipsychotics and Breastfeeding

Despite the increasing use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, we have relatively little data on the use of these newer atypical agents in breastfeeding women.  

By |2025-12-20T14:15:36-04:00April 7th, 2021|Antipsychotic Medications, Breastfeeding & Medications, Essential Reads, Outcomes|Comments Off on Essential Reads: Atypical Antipsychotics and Breastfeeding

New Research from the CWMH: No Increase in Major Malformations in Children Prenatally Exposed to Aripiprazole

Despite the increasing use of the newer atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agents to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, we have relatively little [...]

By |2021-03-29T13:17:38-04:00March 30th, 2021|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: No Increase in Major Malformations in Children Prenatally Exposed to Aripiprazole

Clinical Update 2020: Antipsychotic Medications and Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Given the number of younger women using atypical antipsychotic medications, there is an urgent need for more accurate data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. One important question is whether these newer antipsychotic [...]

By |2020-07-07T12:38:59-04:00July 8th, 2020|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Clinical Update 2020: Antipsychotic Medications and Risk of Gestational Diabetes

New Research from the CWMH: Gestational Weight Gain in Women Taking Second Generation Antipsychotics During Pregnancy

The use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) agents continues to increase.  These medications are used to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and anxiety disorders. [...]

By |2020-01-25T23:56:18-04:00November 1st, 2017|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Gestational Weight Gain in Women Taking Second Generation Antipsychotics During Pregnancy

National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics Milestone

  We are excited to announce the enrollment of our 1000th participant in the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics! Formed in 2008, the Registry was established at MGH to prospectively evaluate the rates of [...]

By |2017-08-23T13:49:59-04:00August 23rd, 2017|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics Milestone

New Research from the CWMH: Patterns of Atypical Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy

  The use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents is increasing.  Atypical antipsychotics are now used to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and other anxiety [...]

By |2017-08-21T11:24:36-04:00August 21st, 2017|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Patterns of Atypical Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy

New Research from the CWMH: Prenatal Exposure to Atypical Antipsychotics Does Not Increase Risk of Malformations

The use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents continues to increase.  These medications are used to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and anxiety disorders.  Although [...]

By |2020-11-26T08:33:55-04:00August 23rd, 2016|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Prenatal Exposure to Atypical Antipsychotics Does Not Increase Risk of Malformations

New Research from the CWMH: Evaluating the Risk of Major Malformations in Children Prenatally Exposed to Atypical Antipsychotics

Despite the increasing use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, we have relatively little data [...]

By |2016-07-12T15:30:24-04:00July 11th, 2016|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH, Risk of Malformations|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Evaluating the Risk of Major Malformations in Children Prenatally Exposed to Atypical Antipsychotics
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