Journal article
Antipsychotics for Children and Young Adults: A Comparative Effectiveness Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Despite increasing on-label and off-label use of antipsychotics, prescribing antipsychotics to children remains controversial due to uncertainty of their relative benefits and safety. We systematically reviewed the effectiveness and safety of first- (FGA) and second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) for patients aged ≤24 years with psychiatric and behavioral conditions.
METHODS: We searched 10 databases from January 1987 …
Authors
Seida JC; Schouten JR; Boylan K; Newton AS; Mousavi SS; Beaith A; Vandermeer B; Dryden DM; Carrey N
Journal
, Vol. 129, No. 3, pp. e771–e784
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date
March 1, 2012
DOI
10.1542/peds.2011-2158
ISSN
0031-4005