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Which anti psychotic drug is most effective for schizophrenia: clozapine or aripiprazole?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antipsychotics: Both are effective. The difference is the tolerability & side-effect profiles.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Schizophrenia: Per Medscape “Schizophrenia Treatment & Management” updated on 17 SEP 2020- Clozapine “is not recommended as first-line therapy because it has a high burden of adverse effects & requires regular blood work”. However, Clozapine may be the most effective medication overall. Both Clozapine & Arpiprazole are quite effective.

Answered 1/9/2021

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