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What is the best antipsychotic drug with the least side affects to help with schizoaffective disorder?
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Varies: If there were one best antipsychotic drug then there would not be such a competition to develop and market them. Almost all of the antipsychotics involve trade-offs that are individual - for example some cause sedation, but sedation could be a benefit if you have trouble sleeping, etcetera. This table might help... http://www.psychresidentonline.com/atypical%20antipsychotics.htm.
Answered 5/3/2016
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