The Booklets:

Antipsychotic Medicines (Neuroleptics)

The antipsychotic medicines are a big group of different medicines. Sometimes these medicines are called neuroleptics. They can be used to treat many types of problems. Antipsychotic medicines are divided into two groups - "old" antipsychotics and "new" antipsychotics. We will talk about each group in this booklet.

Table of Contents:

Antipsychotic Medicines (Neuroleptics)

1. Old Antipsychotics
2. New Antipsychotics

Uses for Antipsychotics

1. Proven Uses

2. Other Uses

Side Effects

1. Some Common Side Effects

2. Problems Affecting Your Nerves

• Parkinsonian Effects
• Nervous Pacing
• Muscle Spasms
• Tardive Dyskinesia
  

3. Other Side Effects

4. Conclusion

Doses

Common Interactions

How Long Will I Take This Medicine?