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between 1954 and 1975, about 15 antipsychotic drugs were introduced in the United States. Thereafter, there was a pause in the development of antipsychotics until when clozapine treatment was introduced in the U.S in 1990 sparking the proliferation of antipsychotic drugs.

Antipsychotic medicines were first introduced in 1954.

In the United States, about 15 antipsychotic drugs were introduced between 1954 and 1957. Also, about 40 antipsychotic drugs were introduced all over the world. At a particular period, the development of this drug was paused until 1990 when clozapine treatment was introduced in the United States.

Further Explanation

Antipsychotic medicines were drugs used for a person that suffered psychosis.

Some of the Examples of psychosis include

  • Paranoia
  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions

These drugs were mostly administered to a persons living with manic-depressive illness or schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic medicines were known to provide relief for people with psychosis within a short period.

However, the continued use of these drugs has an adverse side effect.

some of these side effects include

  • Weight gain
  • Metabolic syndrome also known as syndrome X
  • Impotence
  • Nervous system disorder

Some of the conditions were antipsychotic are commonly used include

  • Schizophrenia
  • Depressive psychosis
  • Treatment-resistant
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizoaffective disorder

Antipsychotic medicines could be administered orally or through injections. In 2008, antipsychotic medicines were part of the most profitable drugs as they generated $22 billion in sales worldwide and generated $14.6 billion alone in the United States.  

Also, in 2003, about 3.21 million people in the United States were treated using antipsychotics.

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