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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (Combination of fever, muscle stiffness, faster breathing, sweating, reduced consciousness, and sudden change in blood pressure and heart rate)
Aribit (Aripiprazole) tablets. Aripiprazole, sold under the brand names Abilify and Aristada, among others, is an atypical antipsychotic. [8] It is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder; [8] other uses include as an add-on treatment in major depressive disorder and tic disorders. [8]
Aripiprazole lauroxil, sold under the brand name Aristada, is a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic that was developed by Alkermes. [3] [4] [5] It is an N-acyloxymethyl prodrug of aripiprazole that is administered via intramuscular injection once every four to eight weeks for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Side effects vary depending on the type of medication used. Some common side effects of bipolar medications include weight gain and fatigue or drowsiness. These side effects can usually be managed ...
Typical antipsychotics (also known as major tranquilizers, and first generation antipsychotics) are a class of antipsychotic drugs first developed in the 1950s and used to treat psychosis (in particular, schizophrenia). Typical antipsychotics may also be used for the treatment of acute mania, agitation, and other conditions.
Side Effects of Lexapro in the First Week. The first week on a new antidepressant can be an adjustment for many, to say the least. But no need to look up “Lexapro side effects first week ...
SSRIs are modern antidepressants often used as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder. ... If your antidepressant isn’t working after several weeks or is causing side effects, you ...
Evidence suggests that females are more sensitive to the metabolic side effects of first-generation antipsychotic drugs than males. [130] Metabolic adverse effects appear to be mediated by antagonizing the histamine H 1 and serotonin 5-HT 2C receptors [131] and perhaps by interacting with other neurochemical pathways in the central nervous ...