A Call for Caution in the Use of Anti-Psychotic Drugs

The fifth and sixth best selling drugs in the United States are anti-psychotic medications and their sales have increased by 13% in the last year, according to IMS Health. The drugs are prescribed to treat psychotic disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe depression. It should be noted that modern antipsychotic drugs have been known to cause severe side-effects, such as increased blood sugar and cholesterol and weight gain. With more and more antipsychotics being used to treat milder issues like insomnia, anxiety-disorders, and other emotional discomforts, these side effects should be taken into account.Read the entire article here: A Call for Caution in the Use of Anti-Psychotic Drugs.