Other psychological disorders

Question 1

What is the treatment for schrizophenia?

Answer 1

Typical or first-generation drugs
chlorpromazine, haloperidol

Atypical or second-generation drugs
clozapine, risperidone
or Aripiprazole

Question 2

What counselling is important for antipsychotics?

Answer 2

• Increased prolactin – gynaecomastia
• Pts should report any signs of breast enlargement esp men