Journal article
Atypical Antipsychotic Medications and Hyponatremia in Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A number of case reports have suggested a possible association between atypical antipsychotic medications and hyponatremia. Currently, there are no reliable estimates of hyponatremia risk from atypical antipsychotic drugs.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the 30-day risk of hospitalization with hyponatremia in older adults dispensed an atypical antipsychotic drug relative to no antipsychotic use.
Authors
Gandhi S; McArthur E; Reiss JP; Mamdani MM; Hackam DG; Weir MA; Garg AX
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 3, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2016
DOI
10.1186/s40697-016-0111-z
ISSN
2054-3581