Prevalence of antipsychotic use and associated adverse effects in moroccan with mental health problems

Introduction Antipsychotic drugs are widely prescribed for schizophrenia and other mental disorders. They critical in the pharmacological management of severe psychotic disorder. The adverse effects antipsychotics common, with a potential negative impact on adherence engagement. Despite this, scientific study prevalence antipsychotic is neglected area. Objectives We aim to identify nine clinically important categories effects, namely: extrapyramidal symptoms; sedation; weight gain; type II diabetes; hyperprolactinaemia; metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemia; sexual dysfunction; cardiovascular Methods This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study, carried out Ar-razi hospital Salé evaluating side patients hospitalized treated within 3 months. Results In total, polypharmacy was associated increased frequency longer duration treatment greater severity; clozapine more strongly disturbance than three studies olanzapine most gain studies; hyperprolactinemia common women men, but men noted dysfunction women; Conclusions diverse frequently experienced, not often systematically assessed. There need further concerning these effects. Disclosure Interest None Declared