Posted by jono_in_adelaide on December 13, 2012, at 16:37:59
In reply to Re: What is the name of the antipsychotic perperizine » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2012, at 23:07:02
> Thanks Zyprexa would you recommend it as a replacement for a person who wishes to discontinue zyprexa due to weight gain? Phillipa
Given the higher risk of tardive dyskensia with the older antipsychotics like perphenazine, I'd suggest they try Geodon first (this is an atypical which has a very low risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome)
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