The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Tapering Antipsychotics

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Feb 26, 2024
Guest
Joshua Feder
Guest
Mara Goverman
Exploring challenges of using antipsychotics in children, emphasizing safe tapering. Considerations for dosage, non-pharmacologic interventions. Importance of patient/family input during tapering. Addressing medication changes, side effects, reduced usage in late teens. Necessity of close medical supervision to limit antipsychotic use.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Considerations of Antipsychotic Use in Children and Adolescents
02:52 • 8min
3
Navigating the Tapering Journey
11:09 • 4min
4
Medication Considerations and Challenges in Anti-Psychotic Treatment
15:24 • 2min
5
Cautionary Considerations on Anti-psychotic Medications
17:19 • 2min