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Saphris (Asenapine) Withdrawal Symptoms: List Of Possibilities

Saphris (Asenapine) is a drug that was approved by the FDA in 2007 for the treatment of schizophrenia and the manic phases of bipolar disorder.  It functions by acting primarily on 5-HT2A serotonergic...

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Fanapt (Iloperidone) Withdrawal Symptoms: List Of Possibilities

Fanapt (Iloperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic that was approved by the FDA on May 6, 2009 for the treatment of schizophrenia.  The drug is thought to have been synthesized in the 1990s, during...

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Fanapt (Iloperidone) & Weight Gain: What Should You Expect?

Fanapt (Iloperidone) is an antipsychotic that was approved in 2009 for the treatment of schizophrenia.  It functions similar to most current-market atypical antipsychotics in that it acts as an...

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Invega (Paliperidone) Withdrawal Symptoms: List of Possibilities

Invega (Paliperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic approved in 2006 for the treatment of schizophrenia.  Several years later in 2009, a longer-acting format of the medication called “Invega Sustenna”...

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Invega (Paliperidone) & Weight Gain: What Should You Expect?

Invega (Paliperidone) is considered a newer spin-off of the antipsychotic Risperdal in that it contains the same active metabolite, but is thought to have fewer side effects and drug interactions.  It...

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20+ New Schizophrenia Medications In Development (2015)

It is estimated that over 2.5 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with schizophrenia; this equates to approximately 1.1% of the population.  There are many different types of...

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3 New Bipolar Medications (2015): Drugs In Clinical Trials

Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by cyclical mood swings, transitioning from depression to mania (or hypomania).  For a period of time, an individual with bipolar disorder will experience...

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Vraylar (Cariprazine) Approved For Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder

Vraylar (Cariprazine) was approved by the FDA on September 17, 2015 for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar disorder.  In clinical trials, the drug was referenced as...

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How Long Does Abilify Stay In Your System After Stopping?

Abilify (Aripiprazole) is a medication that was developed by Otsuka Pharmaceuticals and approved by the FDA in 2002 for the treatment of schizophrenia.  Approximately 2 years thereafter (in 2004) it...

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How Long Does Seroquel Stay In Your System After Stopping?

Seroquel (Quetiapine) is a medication that was developed by AstraZeneca from 1992 through 1996.  It received FDA approval in 1997 for the treatment of schizophrenia, and has since received approval to...

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Seroquel (Quetiapine) For Anxiety Disorders: An “Atypical” Treatment

Seroquel (Quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic engineered in the early 1990s by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.  It was first approved by the FDA in 1997 for the treatment of schizophrenia,...

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Rexulti (Brexpiprazole) Withdrawal Symptoms: What You Should Know

Mental Health Daily Mental Health Daily - Rexulti (Brexpiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic that is most commonly utilized as a pharmacologic intervention for the management of schizophrenia, and in...

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Vraylar (Cariprazine) & Weight Gain vs. Loss: What You Should Know

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Vraylar (Cariprazine), also sold under the name Reagila [in European countries], is an atypical antipsychotic developed by the pharmaceutical company Allergan.  In...

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Vraylar (Cariprazine) Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Vraylar (Cariprazine), is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved in 2015 by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  Occasionally,...

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Vraylar (Cariprazine) Withdrawal Symptoms: What To Expect After Discontinuation

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Vraylar (Cariprazine) is an atypical antipsychotic that is most frequently prescribed as a pharmacological intervention for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder....

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Metformin Prevents Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain: A Saudi Study Finds

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Research suggests that metformin may reduce weight gain associated with antipsychotic medications. Key facts: Antipsychotics are linked to weight gain, especially...

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Quetiapine Dosing for Depression Optimized with XGBoost Algorithm (2024 Study)

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Depression is a globally pervasive mental illness that often requires complex treatment strategies. One such strategy involves the use of Quetiapine, an...

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Comparison of Brexipiprazole vs. Aripiprazole for Treatment-Resistant...

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Antidepressant-resistant major depressive disorder (AR-MDD) poses significant challenges in psychiatric treatment. Antipsychotics like aripiprazole (ARI) and...

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How People Feel About Antipsychotics & Mood Stabilizers: Twitter/X Sentiment...

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Social media has emerged as a pivotal source of real-world evidence, especially in understanding patient experiences and perceptions regarding the treatment of...

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Quetiapine-Induced Psychosis: A Rare Adverse Effect (2024 Case Report)

MentalHealthDaily MentalHealthDaily - Quetiapine, a second-generation antipsychotic medication, is renowned for its efficacy in managing a spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia,...

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