Antipsychotic medications are essential for managing schizophrenia, but not all are the same. Learn how atypical antipsychotics like aripiprazole, clozapine, and olanzapine compare in effectiveness, side effects, and real-world use.
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Schizophrenia: How Antipsychotic Medications and Atypical Agents Work and Which Ones Are Best
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