People take antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Your doctor will work with you to monitor your side effects and dosing schedule. Over the past few decades, access ...

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My first experience with antipsychotic medication was in the early 1960s, shortly after they were introduced. As is usual with new treatments, benefits were appreciated before harms were realized.

I know first-hand why people go off antipsychotics, and why it is hard to stay on them. I went off of them twice on my own and paid dearly for it. I know many others who go through similar issues, ...

Researchers are warning against the increasing use of antipsychotics, particularly in patients without ongoing psychiatrist review or physical health monitoring to detect early signs of heart disease ...