It's not ok to diagnose people and prOscribe medications.

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Originally Posted by Cecily [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't think we're as divided on this issue as we may seem to be. Let me clarify that I believe these drugs have their uses, but as a person trying to enter the mental health field, I have serious concerns about the side effects about the drugs I will be giving to my patients. I absolutely agree that antipsychotics are useful for acute psychosis. I'm much more worried about their safety being used long term as a mantienence medication with regards to EPS and metabolic side effects.

Oh yeah for sure if it’s for any other use, I would be concerned about that too. Any time I see something like Geodon prescribed to someone who has no current or history of delusions or hallucinations I’m immediately asking staff why this person is on something like Geodon

You shouldn’t see zyprexa, Geodon, risperidone, or Halodol prescribed for anything other than acute psychosis once you are out in the field

The one you might see frequently prescribed to adults who don’t have psychosis is seroquel. That seems to be a one size fits all medications that may very well be dangerously (considering it is indeed an antipsychotic) overprescribed

Just to prep you on what to expect for adult patients