Treatment Strategy for Antipsychotic-Induced Side Effects.
- Author:
Jin Sang YOON
;
Il Seon SHIN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Antipsychotic drugs;
Side effects;
Teatment strategy
- MeSH:
Antipsychotic Agents;
Compliance;
Hospitalization;
Motivation;
Patient Safety;
Quality of Life;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry
1998;5(2):166-174
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
While the therapeutic efficacy of antipsychotic drugs is not in doubt, a variety of undesirable side effects are common. They can be a disincentive to good compliance with treatment, resulting in increased possibilities for relapse and hospitalization. They can be distressing and disabling and thus interfering with patient safety and quality of life. Furthermore, they may be counter-therapeutic by exacerbating the condition that the drug was prescribed for. In this article, we will provide an overview of management of antipsychotic-induced side effects, with a particular emphasis on the most common side effects as well as less common but serious side effects. In addition, some practical issues regarding the management of side effects will b discussed.
