Proposed advantages of atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics
| Symptoms16,18,110–113 | Side effects86,94,98,114–118 | Outcome16,98,110,119–123 |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | EPS/TD | Response rate |
| Negative | CNS morphology | Refractory psychosis |
| Cognitive | Hyperprolactinemia | Suicide |
| Affective | Tolerability | Functional recovery |
| Aggression | Compliance | Quality of life |
| Health care costs |
Note: EPS = extrapyramidal side effects; TD = tardive dyskinesia.