June 4, 2009 — The latest results from the European First Episode Schizophrenia Trial (EUFEST) show that when it comes to improving cognition in patients with schizophrenia, there is little difference ...

Panelists discuss how thoughtful sequencing of antipsychotics enhances adherence, safety, and long-term efficacy. Panelists discuss how first-generation antipsychotics primarily manage positive ...

First-generation antipsychotics, including haloperidol and chlorpromazine, raise the risk of tardive dyskinesia. Second-generation options like risperidone and quetiapine also carry a risk. Tardive ...

First-generation antipsychotics (typical antipsychotics) were the first antipsychotics developed and are not as commonly used because they have more side effects than second-generation antipsychotics.

A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 68 studies has found no clear evidence that any specific antipsychotic significantly improves cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia ...

Older, first-generation antipsychotics, like chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and haloperidol (Haldol), usually cause movement-related side effects, such as tremors, says Randall Turner, DO, a psychiatrist ...

Antipsychotic medication is used in schizophrenia, severe depression, elation (in bipolar disorder), and other conditions. These medications offer many benefits provided they are used with care and ...

While any patients taking an anti-dopaminergic agent may develop tardive dyskinesia (TD) -- a movement disorder hallmarked by abnormal and involuntary tics of the face, trunk, and limbs -- older ...