The article discusses the approval of several second-generation antipsychotics for the treatment of bipolar disorder in the 1990s and 2000s led to documented increases in prescribing in some European countries, and examination of how these approvals have affected prescribing patterns in the U....
Second generation antipsychotics quetiapine can lead to thyroid hormone levels decreased slightly, but not accompanied by thyroid stimulating hormone levels rise Gao, has not yet found its clinical significance. It has been reported that the use of haloperidol during pregnancy can cause fetal limb ...
Antipsychotics tend to cause massive weight gain – often as much as 100 pounds – a common cause of diabetes. In addition a disfiguring neurological disorder called tardive dyskinesia that occurs in 6-9% of children who take antipsychotics. The tics and writhing movements associated with tardive ...
In this review, we aim to provide an up‐toヾate clinical resource for providers who prescribe antipsychotics and have included here "what's new" and "what to do" for numerous antipsychotic﹊nduced adverse effects. Methods A review was performed of relevant literature, studies, randomized ...
Managing the 4 Most Common Adverse Effects of AntipsychoticsO'Brien, ErinPsychiatric Times