Some people will have the sort of mental health problems which mean that they will need to take antipsychotic medication as part of their treatment package. They are generally used to treat illnesses or conditions, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and hypomania. They can also be used to manage confusion, dementia, behaviour problems, and personality disorders. They can also be used in smaller doses to help treat anxiety, tension, and agitation.
This fact sheet looks at the following questions:
- How do antipsychotics work?
- What different types of antipsychotic are there?
- What are the side effects?
- What about stopping antipsychotic medications?
- How will my antipsychotic affect other medications?
- Can I drink or drive on medication?
- What about sex, pregnancy and medication?
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that single copies of individual fact sheets are available free of charge to users of mental health services and their carers, but multiple copies are chargeable to organisations at the rates shown per copy. Photocopying of individual fact sheets by organisations is strictly prohibited.
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