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Schizophrenia is a Complex Disorder

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder - sometimes known as a psychosis - that is usually treated with anti-psychotic medications. It involves a break with reality. Newer atypical antipsychotics such as Risperdal, Seroquel, Abilify, and Zyprexa seem to have fewer side effects than older phenothiazine medications such as Haldol and Thorazine. Find out more in these Schizophrenia Resources
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