The potential side effects of psychiatric medications are a critical consideration in patient care. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry is dedicated to providing clinicians with comprehensive insights into the adverse effects associated with various treatments. Our expert editors curate content that delves into the physiological and psychological impacts of medications, from weight gain and sedation to mood changes and cognitive disturbances. As the field of psychopharmacology continues to evolve, our journal remains a trusted resource for understanding the balance between therapeutic benefits and potential risks.
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Recently published articles about Side Effects
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Metformin for Cardiometabolic Risks in Pediatric Subjects Exposed to Antipsychotics
October 26, 2016
Children and adolescents treated with antipsychotics are at increased risk of weight gain and metabolic dysregulation. In this month's Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology column, Chittaranjan Andrade looks at the...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cardiometabolic Risks in Schizophrenia and Directions for Intervention, Part 3
September 28, 2016
Patients with schizophrenia have increased rates of many cardiometabolic risk factors. Chittaranjan Andrade, MD, takes a look at the impact of pharmacological interventions, such as metformin, topiramate, and aripiprazole,...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Cardiometabolic Risks in Schizophrenia and Directions for Intervention, Part 2
August 24, 2016
Patients with schizophrenia have increased rates of many cardiometabolic risk factors. In the second in a 2-part series, Chittaranjan Andrade, MD, looks at the impact of nonpharmacological interventions, such...
Letter to the Editor
Scopolamine for Management of Extrapyramidal Side Effects
June 16, 2016
Clinicians prescribe antimuscarinic compounds to treat the extrapyramidal side effects of neuroleptic medications; however, scopolamine has not been used in this capacity. Here, the authors present the first case...
