The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has published guidance on when psychotropic medications should be deprescribed — particularly when risks outweigh benefits,

Prescribing is not a one-time decision. It requires regular review, patient involvement, and adjustment when necessary. This is critical to preventing medication-induced harm.

Antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety medications can cause akathisia — and akathisia can precipitate out-of-character self harm, violence, and suicide.

We encourage clinicians and patients to read the RACGP article and make medication review part of routine care. Read the full article at: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/when-is-deprescribing-psychotropic-medications-app.