Table 4.

Management strategies of adverse effects of antipsychotics

Adverse effects	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Parkisnosim (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia)	Dose reduction	Change antipsychotic	Add anticholiergic agent
Akathisia	Dose reduction	Change antipsychotic	Use beta blocker
Sedation	Dose at night	Lower the dose	Change to non-sedating antipsychotic
Hyperprolactinemia, sexual dysfunctions	Dose reduction	Change to prolactin sparing antipsychotic	Add aripiprazole
Weight gain, dyslipidemia	Lifestyle modification	Change antipsychotic	Metformin
Orthostatic hypotension	Dose/scheduling titration	Adequate hydration	Change antipsychotic
QT prolongation	Change antipsychotic