Yes. To legally possess your own drugs you must possess the drug in its original container. Otherwise you will have no proof that you are in lawful possession of it. However, if you have the misfortune to be arrested in this situation an affirmative defense is available if you can show a valid prescription.
No, it is an antipsychotic but can produce sedation similar to that of barbituates.
No, it's an atypical antipsychotic
Serotonin dopamine antagonist (SDA)-- The newer second-generation antipsychotic drugs, also called atypical antipsychotics. SDAs include clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), and olanzapine (Zyprexa).
The drug classes of typical antipsychotics and atypical antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic disorders. The most famous examples are Thorazine, Clozaril (typical antipsychotics), Abilify, Zyprexa, and Risperdal (atypical antipsychotics).
All of the atypical antipsychotic agents are chemically classified as dibenzepines. They are considered atypical or novel because they have different side effects from the conventional antipsychotic agents.
Risperidone is not a benzodiazepine drug. It is an atypical antipsychotic.
Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
Olaziapine atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Well there are atypical antipsychotics and typical phycotics. Examp of atypical would be Abilify. (most common) Seroquel (also common) Examp of typical would be Prolixin Holdol Orap Typical is less commonly used today and atypical are much more commonly used today
No it does not. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic which is used for bipolar disorder and psychosis and other conditions. It has no relation to MAO B inhibitors
Some good books about atypical antipsychotic drugs include "Atypical Antipsychotics" by Donald C. Goff and "The Clinical Handbook for the Management of Mood Disorders" by S. Nassir Ghaemi. These books provide detailed information on the mechanism of action, clinical uses, side effects, and more related to atypical antipsychotic medications.
Saphris is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat psychosis and other mental illnesses.