Section E When medication is being started

Once someone has started to take psychotropic medication, the doctor should help you to look for any side effects to the medication and to understand whether the medication is helping your relative. You should have an agreed date with your doctor to review the medication and discuss whether it is still the best option for your relative.

• Introduction
• What should happen when medication is started?
• Questions to ask
• What to do if your relative refuses to take the medication
• Side effects
• Scenarios
• Key points
• Useful information