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The Impact of Switching Antipsychotic Medication on Substance Use in Schizophrenia
This chapter explores the potential impact of switching from resparidone to clozapine on substance use in patients with schizophrenia. It discusses previous studies that have found a higher likelihood of alcohol remission with clozapine use compared to other antipsychotics and suggests that this switch may have a better outcome for patients with dual diagnosis, although the side effects of clozapine should be considered.