Antipsychotics Side Effects

Question 1

What is acute dystonia?

Answer 1

Muscle spasms

Question 2

How long does acute dystonia take to develop after taking an antipsychotic?

Answer 2

Hours to days

Question 3

Management of acute dystonic reaction

Answer 3

Prochlorperazine
Procyclidine
Oraphenadine
(ACh antagonists)

Question 4

Management of antipsychotic induced parkinsonism

Answer 4

Give anticholinergic
OR
Stop antipsychotic

Question 5

What is akathisia?

Answer 5

Internal restlessness

Typically in the legs, often can’t sit down

Question 6

What is the management of akathisia?

Answer 6

Stop antipsychotics
(anti-cholinergics don't work)

Question 7

How long does tardive dyskinesia take to develop and does it continue after stopping taking medication?

Answer 7

Takes years to develop

Yes

Question 8

What antipsychotic can cause myocarditis?

Answer 8

Clozapine

Question 9

What main side effect are people on clozapine monitored for?

Answer 9

Agranulocytosis