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Do antipsychotics reduce violent behavior in schizophrenics and in non-schizophrenics?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

These conditions are multilayered and often quite complex, but indeed, major tranquilizers have been used successfully to treat agitation and violence.

Answered 8/4/2023

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