Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
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.
The drugs in this group are clozapine (Clozaril), loxapine (Loxitane), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and quetiapine (Seroquel).
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.
The atypical antipsychotics have not been proved safe in pregnancy. They should be used only when clearly needed and when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
Although the atypical antipsychotics are generally safe, clozapine has been associated with severe agranulocytosis, a shortage of white blood cells.
Because the drugs in this group may cause hypotension, or low blood pressure, they should be used with extreme care in combination with blood pressure-lowering drugs.
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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Serotonin dopamine antagonist (SDA)-- The newer second-generation antipsychotic drugs, also called atypical antipsychotics. SDAs include clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), and olanzapine (Zyprexa).
No. Suboxone contains Bupenorphine and Naloxone, which is most often used for opiate withdrawal. Seroquel contains Quetiapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic. They are extremely different drugs with very different uses and effects.
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