What are some AE for Antipsychotics?

Extrapyramidal Syndrome, Acute Dystonia, Akathisia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Phenothiazine Groups

Aliphatic

Chlorpromazine

SE: Strong sedation, Ortho Hypo, Moderate EPS

Piperazine

Fluphenazine, Perphenazine

SE: Dry mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, severe EPS

Use: Manages symptoms of psychosis including Schizo

Piperidines

Thiroridazine

SE: Strong sedation, low to moderate Effect on BP, few EPS

Nonphenothiazines

Haloperidol

Use: tx psychoses, Schizo, Tourettes syndrome,

CI: Narrow angle glaucoma, CNS depression, CVD,

SE: Drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, tachycardia, Ortho Hypo, Seizures, Erectile dysfunction

Risperidone

use: Manage symptoms of Psychosis

Tx positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia

SE: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, appetite stimulation, constipation, anxiety,

Aripiprazole

use: Manage symptoms of Schizo, BPD, autism, depression , Tourette's

SE: Memory impairment, insomnia, impulse control symptoms, GI distress,

Axiolytics

Lorazepam

use: anxiolytic, antiseizure, insomnia, sedation-induction, status epilepticus

SE: Bradycardia, tachycardia, depression, dependance, SI,

Anixolytics

Gradually decrease dose over several days

Withdrawal Symptoms:

Develops slowly, in 2-10 days, may last several weeks.