E97: Antipsychotics: Schizophrenia: Psychogenic Polydipsia and Catatonia

In today's episode I will discuss two common disorders associated with schizophrenia and antipsychotic use: psychogenic polydipsia, a condition where patients feel a compulsion to drink water to the point of medical emergency, and catatonia, a condition that is either extremely slowed or agitated that is often missed in schizophrenia patients. It is important to give patients the correct treatment as not doing so can be life threatening in these conditions. Having psychosis can make it difficult to differentiate these conditions, so it is important to discuss them and consider them.