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Advantages to Clozapine (clozaril)
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may be most effective, especially for negative symptoms and cognitive deficiencies
does not cause movement disorders may lower risk of drug and alcohol abuse |
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Clozapine (Clozaril) side effects
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Agranulocytosis
Drowsiness, dizziness, drooling Seizures 1-5% muscle weakness weight gain rapid withdrawal may lead to psychosis |
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Risperidone (risperidal) Advantages
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outperforms conventional drugs
no seizures or drooling movement disorders uncommon |
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Risperidone (risperidal) side effects
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Dizziness
Drowsiness Dry mouth Rapid heartbeat Some movement disorders at high doses Weight gain Diabetes |
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) advantages
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outperforms conventional drugs
overall low rate of side effects no seizures or drooling movement disorders uncommon |
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) side effects
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Dizziness
Drowsiness Dry mouth Substantial weight gain Diabetes |
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Quetiapine (Seroquel) Advantages
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similar to risperidone and olanzapine, but little risk of dry mouth or dizziness
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Quetiapine (Seroquel) side effects
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Drowsiness
Substantial weight gain Diabetes Occasional movement disorders Cataracts reported in animals given high doses |
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Ziprasidone (Geodon) Advantages
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no movement disorders
apparently little weight gain may he helpful for depression and anxiety |
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Ziprasidone (Geodon) side effects
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headaches
Nausea Drowsiness Dizziness Rash Can slow electrical conduction through the heart |
