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Schizophrenia — UKMLA MCQ

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A 28-year-old woman with schizophrenia is not improving on her first antipsychotic trial. NICE suggests switching to another antipsychotic. After two unsuccessful trials, which medication is recommended

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Correct answer: B — Clozapine

Clozapine is recommended after failure of trials with at least two different antipsychotics, one being an atypical.

Reference: NICE CG178 Psychosis and schizophrenia