Cognitive differences in schizophrenia on long-term treatments with clozapine, risperidone and typical antipsychotics

A new research study says:

Cognitive deficits are a core feature of schizophrenia. There is ongoing debate on whether cognition is affected by antipsychotic drugs (APDs). This study examined the effect of long-term treatment with APDs on cognition in schizophrenia.

CONCLUSION:

Our results show that individuals taking clozapine performed worse in immediate and delayed memory than those taking typical APDs, but exemplified better language performance than those taking risperidone.

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