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Anti Psychotics

Modified on Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Drug Name

Drug Class

Indication

Route of Administration

Side Effects

Pregnancy Category

Aripiprazole

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Oral, Injection

Weight gain, akathisia, and insomnia

C

Olanzapine

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Oral, Injection

Weight gain, sedation, and metabolic changes

C

Risperidone

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Oral, Injection

Weight gain, extrapyramidal symptoms, and gynecomastia

C

Quetiapine

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Oral

Sedation, weight gain, and metabolic changes

C

Haloperidol

Typical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, delirium

Oral, Injection

Extrapyramidal symptoms, sedation, tardive dyskinesia

C

Clozapine

Atypical Antipsychotic

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Oral

Sedation, weight gain, and agranulocytosis

B

Ziprasidone

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Oral, Injection

QT prolongation, sedation, and metabolic changes

C

Lurasidone

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, bipolar depression

Oral

Akathisia, somnolence, nausea

B

Paliperidone

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia

Oral, Injection

Extrapyramidal symptoms, weight gain, and sedation

C

Iloperidone

Atypical Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia

Oral

QT prolongation, sedation, and weight gain

C

Please note that there are numerous other antipsychotic medications available for a variety of indications, making this list by no means exhaustive. Additionally, because they are subject to change as new research becomes available, the categories for side effects and pregnancy listed here may not be current. Before taking any medication, it's crucial to speak with a healthcare provider.

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