Honest information about antipsychotic side effects — what's common, what's serious, and what to do.
Akathisia is one of the most distressing antipsychotic side effects — and one of the most under-recognised. Knowing what it feels like is the first step in getting it treated.
Side effectsDry mouth from antipsychotics is annoying but also a real risk for tooth decay. Here is what causes it and a practical menu of things that help.
Side EffectSeveral antipsychotics raise the hormone prolactin, which can disrupt periods, cause unwanted milk production, and affect sex drive. Most cases are manageable once recognised.
Side effectsExtrapyramidal symptoms are the family of movement side effects produced by dopamine-blocking medications. Understanding the four sub-types — and how they overlap — changes how they get treated.