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Review
. 1997 Nov;58(9):442-5.

Olanzapine

A S Hale  1
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  • PMID: 9619205
Review

Olanzapine

A S Hale. Br J Hosp Med. 1997 Nov.

Abstract

Olanzapine is a newly introduced atypical neuroleptic, with a broad receptor profile similar to that of clozapine. It is as effective as haloperidol against the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, and more effective against negative symptoms, with significantly fewer extrapyramidal side-effects. Side-effects include somnolence and weight gain. It may show efficacy in treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

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    Baldacchino AM, Stubbs JH, Mountjoy CQ. Baldacchino AM, et al. Hosp Med. 1998 Sep;59(9):737. Hosp Med. 1998. PMID: 9829087 No abstract available.

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