Antipsychotics: Where can I get more information about antipsychotics?

^{From: Understanding psychiatric medications: Antipsychotics - Information for consumers, families and friends (© 2009 CAMH)}

Contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

For information on specific medications, visit HealthyOntario.com (click on “Drugs”).

For information on using medications while pregnant or breastfeeding, contact MotherRisk at 416 813-6780 or visit www.motherisk.org.

 

How can I find treatment or a support group?

To find out about treatment options in your area:

• call ConnexOntario at 1 866 531-2600 or check online at www.connexontario.ca

To find out about support groups in your area:

• call 211 in many parts of Ontario or check online at 211Ontario.ca
• call the CAMH Information Centre at 1 800 463-6273 or in Toronto at 416 595-6111.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Do I need treatment?
• What do antipsychotics do?
• Side-effects
• Types of antipsychotics
• Starting and stopping antipsychotics
• Antipsychotics, other drugs and driving
• Antipsychotics, sexuality and pregnancy
• Is age an issue?
• Where can I get more information about antipsychotics?
• How can I find treatment or a support group?

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