They are usually called 'psychotic symptoms' or 'psychosis'. Some people find the side effects of newer antipsychotics drugs are easier to manage than the
Stress, lack of sleep, or alcohol or drug use may trigger symptoms. This is called a psychotic episode. Signs and symptoms may come and go, or get worse over time:
by D Mossman 2024 Cited by 34Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, and other antipsychotic medications that were available before 2024 diminished most psychotic symptoms of patients
When long-term users and people who've been on drug binges begin experiencing psychotic symptoms, they develop a mental disorder called
2. Antipsychotic drugs Antipsychotic drugs (also called neuroleptics or major tranquilizers) are used primarily to treat schizophrenia (a biologic illness), but they are also effective in other psychotic states, including manic states with psychotic symptoms such as grandiosity, paranoia, and hallucinations, and delusions.
The main medications that doctors prescribe for psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking, are called
Seroquel is a brand (trade) name for quetiapine which may be used to calm and help diminish psychotic thoughts.
Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an antidepressant drug used to treat depression and anxiety symptoms Psychotic Disorders. Psychotic Disorders Brief Psychotic
2. Antipsychotic drugs Antipsychotic drugs (also called neuroleptics or major tranquilizers) are used primarily to treat schizophrenia (a biologic illness), but they are also effective in other psychotic states, including manic states with psychotic symptoms such as grandiosity, paranoia, and hallucinations, and delusions.
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Of course, it’s probable that I’m wrong - but, I’m not going to peek at the “other place”, to see if I was right or not! I’m content to wait until Chapter 9 and find out, like everyone else :-)