Clozapine

- last choice second generation antipsychotic. helps with SI

Agranulocytosis

- check CBC every 2 weeks for 6 months

Olanzapine

- second generation

Weight gain and can be used as a mood stabilizer

Ziprasidone

- second generation antipsychotic that needs to be taken with food

QT prolongation

What are second generation antipsychotics notorious for

- weight gain - monitor for metabolic syndrome

Aripiprazole

- third generation antipsychotic that is best for weight gain, best for CV, improves both

positive and negative symptoms and cognitive function

- dopamine system stabilizer

- adjunct therapy for depression

Examples of MAOIs

- phenelzine

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