What Is Dystonic Reaction?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Neuroleptic Drugs
Patients with certain psychological conditions may be prescribed antipsychotic medications. These help to regulate how the brain functions, and they can help to alleviate certain unwelcome conditions that psychological disorders can cause. They tend to be prescribed for people with bipolar disorder and can help prevent or control symptoms like mania, delusions, and hallucinations.
It is not understood exactly how these drugs work, but they can be very effective in helping to stabilize a patient’s mood. They also come with some side effects and they need to be used with caution. In some people they might cause what is known as a dystonic reaction.
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