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First-generation (typical) antipsychotics ; Chlorpromazine. The brand name of this medication (Thorazine) is no longer available in the U.S., but generic versions still are. ; Fluphenazine. The brand names of this medication (Prolixin, Permitil) are no longer available in the U.S., but generic versions still are. ; Haloperidol (Haldol®).
Antipsychotics are a type of medication used to treat the symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Find out more about their uses and how they work here.
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How Do Second Generation Antipsychotics Work? ; Second generation antipsychotics (SGAs), also known as atypical antipsychotics, are a newer class of antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and related psychiatric conditions. Second generation antipsychotics were developed to improve upon the efficacy and safety of first generation antipsychotics (FGAs). Second generation antipsychotics work by blocking the excitatory activity of dopamine and serotonin, chemicals (...
How Do Phenothiazine Antipsychotics Work? ; Phenothiazine antipsychotics inhibit the activity of dopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) released in the brain by nerve cells (neurons) to transmit signals. Known as the “happy hormone,” dopamine regulates the brain’s reward system and is responsible for many essential functions including movement, emotions and cognition. Phenothiazine antipsychotics work by blocking D2 dopamine receptors, protein molecules on neuronal surfaces that initiate ...
Key takeaways ; Prozac is a brand-name antidepressant medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and other mental illnesses. It often takes around 4–6 weeks of treatment for Prozac to reach its full effects, although some people may experience some effects sooner or later. Other medications, certain health conditions, dosage, body weight, pregnancy, and new stresso...
Find out about antipsychotics, including the mental health problems they are used to treat, how they work and the different kinds available.