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Atypical Antipsychotics Atypical antipsychotics are used in pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy to address aggression, symptoms of psychosis, including hallucinations (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory and gustatory), disturbed thought processes, and delusions. These symptoms are primarily associated with schizophrenic disorders and mood disorders. These have a better reputation at times than their predecessors but drawbacks often include undesirable weight gain. As with all psychiatric medications, movement disorders are possible and patients should be monitored for these possibilities. Information on the way antipsychotics work: How antipsychotics (probably) work.
Abilify (aripiprizole) Clozaril (clozapine) Geodon (ziprasidone) Risperdal (risperidol) Seroquel (quetiapine) Zyprexa (olanzapine) |
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