Antipsychotics are sometimes called neuroleptics and they are a group of psychoactive drugs used, among other things, to treat psychosis which can be caused by schizophrenia or severe bipolar disorder.
Recommended Resources
The official site of this medication which can be used to treat depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia furnishes data about it, how it works, and tips for managing symptoms.
http://www.abilify.com/
Provides information on the right usage, dosage, formulation and benefits of this drug used for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Includes depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia information and resources.
http://www.abilify.com/
Antipsychotic Drug Use and Death in Older Adults with Dementia
Summarizes various problems, including death, which have been attributed to the use of antipsychotic drugs by the elderly. Article explains the problem and what is known about it, how the study was done, what its limitations were and what the implications of the study are.
http://www.annals.org/content/146/11/I-52.full
The official site of the manufacturer of Geodon disseminates information about the product, including important safety information, indications and contraindications, and details about schizophrenia as well as depression.
http://geodon.com/
