Side effects of medications used for psychiatric disorders treatment
This paper explores the side effects associated with the use of medications for treating psychiatric disorders. The most commonly prescribed classes of medication are antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.
Common side effects associated with antidepressants include: dry mouth, drowsiness, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, nausea or vomiting, sexual dysfunction, changes in appetite or weight gain/loss. Antipsychotic medications are also known to ...