Prolixin Alternatives (Cont.)

Other Medications as Prolixin Alternatives

Fortunately, many medications are available to treat psychotic disorders. These medications can include:
 
Typical Antipsychotics
These are older, "first-generation" antipsychotic medications. While it is thought that these medications may be more likely to cause serious side effects, studies have shown conflicting results. In addition to Prolixin, these medications can include:
 
Atypical Antipsychotics
It is thought that these newer antipsychotic medications may have fewer serious side effects than older antipsychotics (although studies have shown conflicting results). Medications in this category include:
 
 

Final Thoughts on Prolixin Alternatives

Several Prolixin alternatives are available, including other medications and therapy. Talk with your healthcare provider if Prolixin is not working for you or if you are experiencing bothersome Prolixin side effects. You may need to try one of the alternatives to Prolixin mentioned in this article.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;