Can psychotic medication make you worse?

In the long-term, research shows that neuroleptics (antipsychotics) cause more harm than good for many clients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Their side-effect profiles and adverse event profiles are significant, and are dose and duration contingent.

Can olanzapine worsen psychosis?

Olanzapine may induce a worsening of hallucinations in a psychotic disorder with substantial affective component and therefore its use should be carefully evaluated in such cases.

Can olanzapine treat psychosis?

Conclusion Low-dose olanzapine (5 and 10 mg/d) was significantly superior to placebo and well tolerated in treating agitation/aggression and psychosis in this population of patients with AD.

What did you think when you were first put on antipsychotics?

When I was first put on antipsychotics I thought it wouldn’t be a big deal, but now I know that there was a lot I didn’t realize about taking them. On the same day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I was put onto an antipsychotic. That was over three years ago.

Can other life experiences cause psychosis?

Other life experiences can cause psychosis or make your psychosis worse. These include: delirium. This is a state of mental confusion which may follow a serious physical illness or an operation, tiredness.

What are the most common examples of psychosis?

Common examples of psychosis include the following. These are when you see, hear or feel things that other people don’t. For example: smelling things which other people cannot. Hearing voices or other sounds is the most common hallucination. Hearing voices is different for everyone.For example, voices may be:

Is a dry mouth a common side effect of antipsychotics?

As a nurse I was aware that a common side effect of antipsychotics is a dry mouth but I didn’t think it would be that bad. That is until I experienced it myself. The worst part of this side effect is that it’s constant. I have had a dry mouth for over three years and water, gum or mints don’t bring relief.