Antipsychotics are a type of drugs called dopamine antagonists that reduce dopamine in the brain and are used to treat schizophrenia,bipolar disorder,Tourette's syndrome,psychosis,and aggressiveness in autism. There are injectable forms of antipsychotics that are used to forcibly drug the mentally ill. Medicaid pays for 70 % of antipsychotics. These drugs have high noncompliance rates. Antipsychotics are commonly used among the homeless, prisons especially juvenile jails, nursing homes, and of course mental institutions. Long term use of especially first generation antipsychotics can cause tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements tics) and tardive akathisia (anxiety,restlessness). Antipsychotics are also called neuroleptics.
by FinnBradley December 19, 2013
Antipsychotics are a class of drugs based on some fancy carbon based compounds. They act on the nervous system in too many ways to count. The reality of these drugs is that, if you're capable of reading this, then you need to address the underlying problems. I've never had biological psychosis but that doesn't stop doctors from branding me as a permanent head case. I can't say whether these drugs work in severe cases or not, but I think that's probably irrelevant because people crazy enough to depend on this shit are probably SOL regardless of any treatments. Doctors call antipsychotics 'tough stuff' and they resereve that term for all but the most severe treatments. These drugs will get you banned from the military. They may cause you to be a 'drunk' driver regardless of alcohol consumption. Please don't drive on them, I did and I then realized I had to quit them. They increase alcohols effects, and no it's not pleasant. They make you tired and hungry. If you have any doubts whether you need them, then I can tell you that you don't. If your certain then I can't offer you advice. However, if you were placed on these as a child, I am almost 100% certain that you were conned like I was, and you need to rebuild your life. These drugs are very strange in that they are similar to tranquilizers with none of the pleasant effects. Anyways, if you're on these, I suggest you stop them because the drug companies won't conduct proper studies on these drugs because these studies 'WOULDN'T BE EHTICAL'. Enough said? :)
Oh and they want you to take these drugs not because they make life better, but because it's cheaper for the government to have you doped up then acting in an anti capitolistic fashion. To sum it up, the people who might need an 'antipsychotic' (ones that would actualy make positive changes!) would never read this because they live forever in hospitals.
Oh and they want you to take these drugs not because they make life better, but because it's cheaper for the government to have you doped up then acting in an anti capitolistic fashion. To sum it up, the people who might need an 'antipsychotic' (ones that would actualy make positive changes!) would never read this because they live forever in hospitals.
The government makes people take antipsychotics not for their health, but because it's cheaper than having them in hospital undergoing a more radical treatment.
by Mitch99 September 22, 2007
Stromg medicines that stop brain from functioning normally. Used to cool down and control crazy people.
Never voluntary use antipsychotics because they cause brain damage, makes you retarted and are difficult to discontinue.
Only crazy people use antipsychotics and after you are labelled crazy you don't get proper health care and don't get any help discontinuing the meds. If other people don't like you they can call the cops (or to hospital) and you will be put to psychiatric hospital.
Doctors may sometimes propose to start using antipsychotics if they don't like their patient (meaning: "You have mental health problems.").
People how use antipsychotics die young or commit suicide because they live is not anymore worth living.
Never use antipsychotics (seroquel) to sleep, they are suicide medications for sleep.
Never voluntary use antipsychotics because they cause brain damage, makes you retarted and are difficult to discontinue.
Only crazy people use antipsychotics and after you are labelled crazy you don't get proper health care and don't get any help discontinuing the meds. If other people don't like you they can call the cops (or to hospital) and you will be put to psychiatric hospital.
Doctors may sometimes propose to start using antipsychotics if they don't like their patient (meaning: "You have mental health problems.").
People how use antipsychotics die young or commit suicide because they live is not anymore worth living.
Never use antipsychotics (seroquel) to sleep, they are suicide medications for sleep.
by slpnght January 01, 2011
An atypical antipsychotic is a drug used to return individuals with psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder {when used with antidepressants}) back into a normal or sedated state.
There is no generalization for how these drugs work, but they mostly focus on dopamine and serotonin activity.
Examples include:
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Seroquel and Seroquel XR (quetiapine)
Risperdal (risperidone)
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Clozaril (clozapine)
The image is the 3D structure of olanzapine free base (meaning no modifications to the molecule such as in quetiapine's fumaric acid salt, quetiapine fumarate.)
There is no generalization for how these drugs work, but they mostly focus on dopamine and serotonin activity.
Examples include:
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Seroquel and Seroquel XR (quetiapine)
Risperdal (risperidone)
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Clozaril (clozapine)
The image is the 3D structure of olanzapine free base (meaning no modifications to the molecule such as in quetiapine's fumaric acid salt, quetiapine fumarate.)
by jacrispy vulcano is my mom July 05, 2017
Nueroleptic agents(in medicine) usually not yet proven to work enough for anything specific. Still usually in testing stages for western pharmaceutical fraud guinea pigs. Many carry tranquilizing effects.
I was given an atypical antipsychotic when I was on probation and banned from using benzodiazepines.
by Zandroid August 19, 2017
A meds that prescribed by doctor/psychiatrist if they find you crazy. This medicines is dangerous have black box warming label that if taken meds will be increased risk of death. They knew but won't tell you and knew it bad but write off prescriptions to you anyway.
If you take meds, wean off asap. This meds cause tardrive dyskinesia and hormone imbalance. It will take time to recover, maybe never.
List of common antipsychotics meds/shot in general are Haldol, Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify, Geodon, and Invega. There more but not going to list all here.
If you take meds, wean off asap. This meds cause tardrive dyskinesia and hormone imbalance. It will take time to recover, maybe never.
List of common antipsychotics meds/shot in general are Haldol, Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify, Geodon, and Invega. There more but not going to list all here.
Psychiatrist: How can I help you?
You: I believe I hear and see thing that are not there I communicate with ghost name Brandon. I believe the earth is flat and world is run by reptilians aliens. I bored have nothing to do with my life other than watch porn and beat my meat almost 24/7. I have anger problems I need help with, can you refer me to anger management?
Psychiatrist: I see. Thank you for telling me issues. I will be right back. (Went out to discuss with nurse, doctor and other psychiatrist then back in room you're in)
Psychiatrist: Here is risperidone. If things don't work out or getting worse come back ok? This meds should help you but we always happy to change the meds if it don't work out on you.
Me: Ok thank you so much. (Went out to with nurse to proceed discharge and gave you paper for next appointment with primary doctor)
Psychiatrist: (watch you and thinking to herself "OMG this guy is right wing nuts. May his health be getting rot with antipsychotics meds.")
Narrator: Ladies and gentlemen this is not how you would want say that to psychiatrist something random like this.
You: I believe I hear and see thing that are not there I communicate with ghost name Brandon. I believe the earth is flat and world is run by reptilians aliens. I bored have nothing to do with my life other than watch porn and beat my meat almost 24/7. I have anger problems I need help with, can you refer me to anger management?
Psychiatrist: I see. Thank you for telling me issues. I will be right back. (Went out to discuss with nurse, doctor and other psychiatrist then back in room you're in)
Psychiatrist: Here is risperidone. If things don't work out or getting worse come back ok? This meds should help you but we always happy to change the meds if it don't work out on you.
Me: Ok thank you so much. (Went out to with nurse to proceed discharge and gave you paper for next appointment with primary doctor)
Psychiatrist: (watch you and thinking to herself "OMG this guy is right wing nuts. May his health be getting rot with antipsychotics meds.")
Narrator: Ladies and gentlemen this is not how you would want say that to psychiatrist something random like this.
by Tylerpo2 February 09, 2025