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Antipsychotics for Treating Schizophrenia
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Experts don't know exactly how these antipsychotic medicines work. They think these medicines work because of how they affect brain chemicals (Reference neurotransmitters Opens New Window). They usually are started at low doses to avoid side effects.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 31, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
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