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What is a drug administered to treat severe mental disorders including schizophrenia and mania?
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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).
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∙ 11y agoAntipsychotics such as resperidone or olanzapine are the most common drugs used to treat manic and delusional disorders.
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