Olanzapine is a generic drug prescribed to adults and certain children with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. As with other drugs, olanzapine can cause side effects, such as weight gain and high ...

When mental illness is depicted on TV shows and movies, it’s not always kind. While Crazy Ex-Girlfriend got a lot right, for instance, 13 Reasons Why, not so much. And when it comes to medications, ...

Donald Goff, Jeffrey Lieberman, and colleagues recently published a review article entitled “The Long-Term Effects of Antipsychotic Medication on Clinical Course in Schizophrenia” in the American ...

Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include injection site reactions. If side effects become difficult to tolerate ...

Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) are essential for managing serious mental health conditions, but they can significantly increase risks for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease.

I know first-hand why people go off antipsychotics, and why it is hard to stay on them. I went off of them twice on my own and paid dearly for it. I know many others who go through similar issues, ...

Bipolar disorder medications can help manage symptoms, but their side effects may tempt you to stop taking them. Weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and uncontrollable movements can make it difficult to ...

Many older adults rely on medications to manage their health, but some drugs can have serious side effects, especially those ...

Two new studies make vastly different arguments about how using — or intentionally not using — antipsychotic medications in US nursing homes affects residents. One linked admission to a nursing home ...