There is evidence of harm (masking communication attempts or side effects attributable to the medicine or interaction with other pharmaceuticals) when a person with dementia is overprescribed psychotropic medication for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) [ 30] that might be better ameliorated by less invasive means [ 31].
I also agree that these medications may be overprescribed for complaints that are societal, not biological.
Experts believe the primary cause is overprescribing in human patients, often for conditions like colds, where antibiotics are ineffective.
Medication, which is lifesaving for many, tends to be overprescribed.
If antibiotics are overprescribed, this just accelerates the problem.
Some used it as evidence that Prozac was overprescribed.
But they have always been controversial, with some experts saying they are overprescribed.
Others suggested the drugs -- whose long-term effects on the developing brain are not known -- are being overprescribed.
(Paul Haggis has hosted an event for the organization at his home. His defection from Scientology has not changed his view that "psychotropic drugs are overprescribed for children").
The use of antidepressants has surged across the rich world over the past decade, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, raising concerns among doctors that pills are being overprescribed.
