scholarly journals AN OBSERVATIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY OF WEIGHT GAIN AND SIALORRHEA IN PATIENTS TAKING TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Atypical Antipsychotics ◽  
Typical And Atypical Antipsychotics

Psychosis

2019 ◽  
pp. 150-151
Author(s):  
David L. Brody
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Sleep Deprivation ◽  
Outpatient Treatment ◽  
Atypical Antipsychotics ◽  
Psychiatric Service ◽  
Safety First ◽  
Cognitive Side Effects

New onset hallucinations and delusions are rare after isolated concussion and should trigger a search for other causes: Schizophrenia (relatively common in young adults), drug abuse, alcohol or drug withdrawal, and delirium due to infection or sleep deprivation should be considered. Importantly, if the psychosis is dangerous or potentially dangerous, think about safety first. This may require inpatient admission to a psychiatric service. If outpatient treatment is required, atypical antipsychotics should be used in as low a dose as possible to minimize cognitive side effects. Aripiprazole (Abilify) is associated with less weight gain than other atypical antipsychotics. Risperidone (Risperdal) is the least expensive. Quetiapine (Seroquel), or rarely Clozaril, are the best choices when parkinsonism is a comorbidity.

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