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What is the difference between first and second generations of antipyschotic in relation to dopamine receptors?
RedGuitar168
- 1st generation : more likely to bind to D2 receptors
- 2nd generation : more likely to bind to D4 receptors
That's why we get less extra-pyramidal side effects with 2nd generation (because extra-pyramidal side effects are mediated mainly through D2 receptors).
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