Neuroleptics are superior to placebo in the treatment of acute mania i.
Until about 1990, the drugs most often prescribed for schizophrenia were neuroleptics such as Haldol, Prolixin, Thorazine, and Mellaril.
These drugs, which are sometimes called neuroleptics, have severe side effects and are likely to interact with other medications that the child may be taking.
Because the drug takes four to ten days to reach a therapeutic level in the bloodstream, it sometimes is prescribed in conjunction with neuroleptics and/or benzodiazepines to provide more immediate relief of a manic episode.
Medications, such as antipsychotics and neuroleptics, have been used to treat stuttering with limited success.