First generation antipsychotic drugs as effective as newer ones in some children
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 11:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Nearly every child who receives an antipsychotic medicine is first prescribed one of the second-generation, or 'atypical' drugs, such as olanzapine and risperidone. However, there has never been evidence that these drugs are more effective than the older, first-generation medications...
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