Antipsychotics are prescription drugs used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of antipsychotics, including information on the research comparing older antipsychotics to newer ones.
Atypical antipsychotics are a type of medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at these medications, including information on their possible side effects (such as weight gain).
Antipsychotics can be effective in alleviating some symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV article discusses schizophrenia and antipsychotics in detail, including strategies that can be used to help people take their medication regularly.
Symptoms of antipsychotic medication withdrawal include vomiting, dizziness, and shakiness. This eMedTV selection covers these and other withdrawal symptoms, and also explains what to do to reduce your risk of severe symptoms of withdrawal.
As this eMedTV page explains, tardive dyskinesia is characterized by uncontrollable body or facial movements in people who have been taking antipsychotics or certain other drugs for extended periods. This page takes a closer look at these symptoms.
Extrapyramidal symptoms include extreme restlessness, involuntary movements, and uncontrollable speech. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at these and other extrapyramidal symptoms and explains what to do if they occur during your treatment.
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