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Patients Taking Antipsychotic Drugs in Danger of Serious Health Complications

In a report from Medline, patients who take antipsychotic drugs are in danger of serious health complications. When a severe mental or physical condition results in permanent disability, then you may be entitled to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Researchers have found that not only are patients taking these types of drugs at risk of health problems, but they're not being properly monitored for them by a doctor.

The health complications are known as "metabolic" complications and can affect blood pressure, cholesterol, and other conditions related to metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is when an individual has 3 or more health condition such as abdominal fat and elevated levels of blood fat (lipids), cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.

Those taking antipsychotic drugs have a 60% increased risk of high cholesterol, 40% risk of high blood pressure and 30% risk of full-blown metabolic syndrome. The researchers also find that 90% of those who take these drugs have at least 1 metabolic risk factor.

A failure to properly monitor and treat patients can lead to further complications including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even premature death.

When a severe mental or physical condition results in you being unable to work and function on a daily basis, then you could be entitled to disability benefits. By consulting with a Deerfield Beach Social Security lawyer, you can learn what your rights are.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.