A skill of particular importance for prescribers of psychotropic medications is to prevent, identify, and effectively manage patient side effects. Psychotropic medications have the potential to produce myriad side effects that can adversely impact patient compliance and treatment outcomes as well as lead to adverse effects. For example, psychotropic medications can lead to weight gain, sedation, sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction, irritability, and many other side effects that range from being seen as a nuisance to being significant enough to cause the patient to drop out of treatment. In more extreme cases, severe and life-threatening reactions can occur.

In this presentation, Dr. Bret Moore will present on the critical importance of minimizing side effects, managing side effects when they occur, and recognizing the risk and development of severe and life-threatening reactions to psychotropic medications in patients. This presentation will describe common side effects that may occur during pharmacotherapy and how the astute clinician can manage and minimize their impact on patient well-being as well as ensure prescribers understand and identify the more severe risks associated with psychotropics.

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