Posted by ed_uk on January 13, 2005, at 11:54:38
In reply to ABILIFY or CLOZAPINE (which is better?), posted by pretty_paints on January 13, 2005, at 11:41:36
Hi!
Clozapine (Clozaril) is mainly used for severe treatment-resistant schizophrenia. It is usually very sedating. Regular blood tests are needed. Clozapine has well-established efficacy in schizophrenia resistant to other drugs.
Aripiprazole (Abilify) is a much newer drug. It is less sedating and doesn't cause as much weight gain as clozapine. It effectiveness in severe treatment-resistant schizophrenia is not established.
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