Atypical antipsychotics: These are far less likely to cause extrapyramidal side effects. With that being said, they are known to cause weight gain, metabolic problems, and sexual side effects, among others. Typical antipsychotics: These are more likely to causeextrapyramidal side effectsin which moto...
Atypical antipsychotics are commonly referred to as second-generation antipsychotics, while typical psychotics are called first-generation antipsychotics. Atypical vs. Typical Antipsychotics Typical and some atypical antipsychotics are dopamine antagonists, which means that they impede chemical messengers in t...
Several new antipsychotics are, or will shortly be, available and each of these new drugs promise improvements over classical antipsychotics. This review will discuss the concept of atypicality in antipsychotic drugs, and will describe some of the models for identification of improved antipsychotic ...
Atypical antipsychotics were developed after the 1950s, and they are generally viewed as more advanced, since they target more specific pathways. You may also hear antipsychotics described as “neuroleptic” drugs. These drugs come with a hefty list of side-effects, including weight gain, tremors,...
What are the benefits and risks of using atypical antipsychotic agents in children with disruptive behaviors? Evidence-based answer: Risperidone is moderately effective in decreasing aggression and conduct problems in children with disruptive behaviors, but may be associated with increased appetite, weight...
Monthly Updates: Central and Peripheral Nervous System: What makes atypical antipsychotics atypical? The case for serotonergic mechanism of actionSoon it will be the 50th anniversary of the isolation, identification and chemical synthesis of serotonin (5-hydroxy tryptamine, 5-HT). Since the discovery ...
Atypical antidepressants don’t fit in with other antidepressants and work differently from each other, hence their name. Second-generation antipsychotics are “atypical” in that they affect dopamine and other neurotransmitters without the physical side effects, such as tics and tremors, that first-ge...
After all of that, they put her on an old medication that has been around for many years. She lost all the weight she gained, but they are still waiting to see if her kidney function improves. While I am thankful there are medications that allow her to live a fairly normal life, it...
You are looking for a medication to treat your pts sleeping disorder, but don't want to use the classic benzo's because of daytime cognitive impairment. What medication would you choose which would have less daytime impairment? What might nonpr...
psychiatrists and other practitioners may prescribe medications to treat symptoms of depression or anxiety. In addition, mood stabilizers or atypical antipsychotics may be prescribed to treat reckless aggression. However, due to a sociopath’s impulsivity and high-risk potential, medications are prescribed...