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Is atypical anti-psychotics like risperdal and abilify used off lable to treat acute anxiety(irrational thoughts) and is palpitations a side effect?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Many side effects: Both of these drugs have many possible serious side effects with tachycardia being among them. Psychiatrists prescribe these drugs for what they diagnose as schizophrenia & bipolar disorder. There are no biological markers to confirm these diagnoses & the side effects of these drugs are potentially so serious that I recommend "Natural Mental Health Mental Health" prevention & treatment instead.

Answered 1/8/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: I don't prescribe atypical antipsychotics for anxiety because of the possible side effect profile. Tachycardia & palpitations can be side effects.

Answered 5/25/2020

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