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Neuroleptic intolerance

T E Hansen1, D E Casey, W F Hoffman

  • 1Portland VA Medical Ctr., OR 97207, USA.

Schizophrenia Bulletin
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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This review details antipsychotic medication side effects, focusing on those causing treatment discontinuation. It covers common issues like extrapyramidal syndromes and weight gain, plus rarer but serious adverse events.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Antipsychotic medications are crucial for managing various psychiatric conditions.
  • Treatment adherence can be compromised by medication side effects.
  • Understanding these side effects is vital for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review antipsychotic medication side effects.
  • To identify side effects that commonly lead to treatment discontinuation or noncompliance.
  • To include adverse events associated with newer antipsychotic agents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of antipsychotic medication side effects.
  • Categorization of side effects by frequency and clinical impact.

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  • Inclusion of data on newer antipsychotic drug adverse events.

    • Main Results:

    • Common side effects include extrapyramidal syndromes (dystonia, akathisia, Parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia), sedation, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction.
    • Less frequent but serious adverse events include seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, agranulocytosis, torsade de pointes, hepatitis, and dermatological/ophthalmological syndromes.
    • Information on individual susceptibility to specific side effects is discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Antipsychotic side effects significantly impact treatment adherence and patient outcomes.
    • Awareness of the full spectrum of adverse events is essential for clinicians.
    • Personalized management strategies considering individual susceptibility are needed for optimal antipsychotic therapy.