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low-potency typical antipsychotics
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thioridazine, chlorpromazine
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low-potency typical antipsychotic used only for refractory schizophrenia due to cardiac fatalities; also causes pigmentary retinopathy
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thioridazine
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main S/Es of low potency typical antipsychotics
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hypotension, anticholinergic effects, sedation
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main S/Es of high potency typical antipsychotics
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EPS aka neuroleptic-induced Parkinsonism. Rigidity (lead-pipe or cogwheel) and akinesia (decreased spontaneous movement +/- drooling) occurs in 1/2 of pts on long-term tx. 3-6 Hz tremor in head/face/limbs.
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high-potency antipsychotics
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trifluoperazine (moderately sedating)
fluphenazine (moderately sedating; IM depot available) haloperidol (IM depot available) thiothixene |
