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Antipsychotics (Major Tranquilizers)

Antipsychotics treat symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders. They are divided into typical (Phenothiazines and Butyrophenones), atypical (Clozapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, etc) and Dopamine partial agonists (Aripiprazole).

Seroquil

With diagnosis of bipolar disorder I have been recommended for using Seroquil tablets. I know Seroquil, or quetipine fumarate is medication that is a member of category of medicines called psychotropics. Also I know have been shown to be effective in treatment of many symptoms of mania in bipolar...

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stomach pain associated with lithium

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I have been taking Lithium for about a week now, up to 600mg so far. Last night I almost went to the hospital with severe stomach pains. I basically sucked it up when I saw via internet that this was a side effect of lithium. How long does it last for. Right now, it is just a dull pain, but I am...

by User avatar sunflower 29000

Tardive Dyskinesia - Persistent Movement disorders are caused by many drugs

Persistent Movement disorders are caused by many drugs. They are irrreversable. Drugs in the family of piperazine, piperadine , and aliphatic phenothiazines over long periods of time, (decades) Tardive Dyskinesia may occur after even short periods. There is no Tx .It is a dopaminergic deficient...

by User avatar Guest

What is better for managing schizophrenia: Haldol or Seroquel?

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Hello, my brother was just recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and after he was released his psychiatrist wanted him to continue with Haldol as his main medication. However, he is experiencing several Haldol side effects which make it even harder for him to return to everyday life. The main...

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how long does it take for a person to release seroquel out of the system?

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I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with signs of postpartum depression, and bipolar. i've been on seroquel for 5 months as well for lithium and wellbutrin. i've stopped seroquel my doctor says i can only use it as a sleep aid but it doesn't do anything for me. I've been off it 5 days and...

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How long until Seroquel leaves your system?

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I have a drug test next week for a new job and I take 25mg of Seroquel for sleep disorder. The job is a 24/ 7 on call job. I've been taking Seroquel for three years and have taken 25mg, once before bedtime, for the past year. Recently I cut my 25mg pill in half to wean myself off because I want my...

by User avatar WillyRain46963

Risperidone "Flat"

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I am taking 1 mg of Risperidone a day just before bed time to treat psychosis. 7 months ago while i was in the hospital i was under alot of stress dealing with anxeity, depression and dellusions. Before this psychotic episode i used to "enjoy" playing ice hockey, water skiing, hanging...

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seroquel withdrawal? Does anybody know or have same symptoms?

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Hallo, first of all, please excuse me for bad english. And please excuse me, I just recognized, that this is a bipolar forum. Please really excuse me, but I am looking for help and as I found articles about seroquel withdrawal here, I write here also.Perhaps someone can help me.I am from germany and...

by User avatar baba01w

Research Revealed Exact Link between Antipsychotics and Weight Gain

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It has been long known that certain antipsychotics cause so much weight gain that often led to serious complications such as heart disease and diabetes. The exact link could not be established until recently when the researchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore found that a...

by User avatar Miia2818

side effects of resperidone

I am taking currently resperidone and want to know the side effects of the drug. I have also been prescribed Escitalopam for my depression. I would like to know whether i will have to continue it life long. Also will it affect my preganancy in future?

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