Psychotropic Medications: Side Effects Caregivers Should Know About

Older adults are highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of psychotropic medications which are commonly used to manage behavior and psychiatric symptoms. This video presented by Carrie Allen, a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist covers:
What are ""psychotropic"" medications?
Why are older adults at a higher risk for side effects?
What are the primary classes of psychotropic medications?
Common side effects of anti-psychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, mood stabilizers, sedatives and stimulants.
What is psychosis?
This is a must watch for anyone caring for an older adult who has been prescribed psychotropic medications. See our other videos:
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[@annann8088]

Thank you

[@tracysingleton2921]

I’m a medication aide your video was very helpful thanks a bunch 😊

[@hulleppamalashette6513]

If after taking olanzepam valproate and THP drugs cause any severe Bach pain

[@billybandyk0720]

Side effects from psych meds far outweigh the "benefits" & r very unnecessary. Being on 30+ different psych meds ovr a 40+ yr period b4 becoming psych med-free ovr 6 yrs ago, I outta know.

[@RonnieKorste-rc2mc]

.are they for anxiety

[@billybandyk0720]

@@RonnieKorste-rc2mc They can b. However; psych meds can also cre8/compound anxiety.

[@juangaby]

Psychotropic medication is dangerous. The doctors are the ones handing them to you will never tell you that Because they're profiting somehow monetarily

[@juangaby]

Medications messed me up. My dad coached me to act hyper and I was put on ssi and medicated. Now I struggle to even go outside or to the store most of the time. Weight loss has been an issue and I still suffer from bodily pain. Stomach issues. Suicidal thoughts are insane. Homicidal thoughts are there too. Panic attacks. Sleep issues. Many things that I never suffered from before I was medicated. The worst part of my story is that I was never sick. I was coached. Now I'm sick

[@billybandyk0720]

@@juangaby I hear ya. if u read my initial comment that started this convo, the cumulative adverse effects from psych meds ruined me just as well. Again; psych meds r simply "chemical pacifiers" (i.e.: designed 2 silence u when getting abused, bullied & harassed by other people. Ur dad's "coaching" is a form of abuse & bullying.).