I describe the practical and emotional experiences of living with oculogyric crises caused by antipsychotic use for 25 years.

The authors conclude that early use of semaglutide may serve as an effective adjunctive strategy to mitigate the metabolic burden associated with SGAs. By intervening during the initial stages of ...

Low-dose semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) improved glycemic control and weight outcomes in a randomized trial of adults whose ...

Newer drugs aren't necessarily better for young patients with severe mental illness – especially with the side effect of weight gain. University of North Carolina professors hope their research into ...

Dear Doctor: My mother is suffering from dementia and is increasingly difficult, but I'd hate for her to be given antipsychotics. Isn't there anything else that could be done to keep her calm? Dear ...

Abilify (aripiprazole) is a prescription atypical antipsychotic that treats depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability related to autism, and specific Tourette's symptoms. While most ...

The term "extrapyramidal effects" describes involuntary movements (movements that you cannot control). These side effects are most common when you first take antipsychotic medications. When you have ...

Is the first pill just the beginning? For many children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a ...

Donald Goff, Jeffrey Lieberman, and colleagues recently published a review article entitled “The Long-Term Effects of Antipsychotic Medication on Clinical Course in Schizophrenia” in the American ...