A 43-year-old Hispanic male with a past psychiatric history…
A 43-year-old Hispanic male with a past psychiatric history of schizophrenia is brought to the hospital by his wife due to return of psychotic symptoms. He has been compliant with his medications taking olanzapine 10mg BID, melatonin 5mg QHS PRN insomnia, and sertraline 50mg once daily for the past year since his last hospitalization. The patient also reports consistent shaking that also seems to be getting worse. A review of his medical records also shows a past trial of risperidone 3mg BID that lasted for 3 months before the patient discontinued due to complaints of sexual dysfunction. Medication dispense history shows regular monthly fills of both the risperidone and olanzapine. The psychiatrist asks for your recommendation on which antipsychotic to use. Which of the following agents would be a preferred antipsychotic for him?
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CD is a 75-year-old homeless male veteran with a past medical history of arthritis pain, orthostasis, and schizophrenia presenting for medication management. The patient had a severe allergy to risperidone. The rounding psychiatrist says that the patient should not be started on a medication that lowers his blood pressure due to the increased risk of falls. What would be the next appropriate agent for CD?
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