One in four dementia sufferers prescribed dangerous 'chemical cosh' drugs which are only meant as a last resort

More than a quarter of elderly people with dementia are being given dangerous ‘chemical cosh’ drugs, researchers warn.

Doctors are prescribing antipsychotics to patients for two or more years even though they are only meant to be taken for a maximum of three months – and then only as a last resort.

Antipsychotics are tranquillisers that are designed to treat hallucinations in patients with mental illnesses.       Read More