A chart review was conducted to evaluate ... mood instability, atypical ideation, and PDD. The antipsychotic was begun at a dose of 7.5 mg daily to control atypical thinking and behavior.

Management of adverse events is a major concern of clinicians who use antipsychotic drugs. The incidence of motor side effects is dose dependent. Atypical antipsychotic drugs are less likely to ...

In light of claims of improved efficacy and lower incidence of adverse effects compared with older drugs, second-generation antipsychotics ... in comparison with low-potency older agents (Table ...