When prescribed appropriately, most psychotropic medications are fairly safe. Although some side effects are common and even expected, occasional serious - and even life-threatening - adverse effects may arise that require immediate intervention. This volume focuses on the latter.

This book summarizes current knowledge of adverse events from acute dystonia and cardiac emergencies to hepatotoxicity and ocular side effects. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the recognition and detection of adverse events in psychopharmacology, culprit medications, assessment, management, and follow-up treatment.