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Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs
Seven atypical antipsychotic drugs are currently approved in the United States:
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Paliperidone (Invega)
Clozapine was the first atypical drug approved (in 1989), and paliperodine the most recent approved (in 2007). Clozapine appears to have more side effects than the other atypical antipsychotics. Most of these drugs come in pill form, b...
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...Reduce Thyroid LevelsLithium. Lithium, a drug widely used to treat psychiatric disorders, has multiple effects on thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion. Up to 50% of patients who take lithium... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...within 2 weeks, and often within the first week. Lithium may be used alone or with other drugs.Side Effects. Side effects include:Trembling handsNauseaIncreased urine outputSome loss of... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists and nurses. The nurses provide patient education on medication side effects, early warning signs of symptoms, and coping skills. In several 2006 studies,... Read more »Images
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