Question

A 50-year-old with schizophrenia has persistent auditory hallucinations despite adequate doses of two different antipsychotics, including one atypical, for sufficient duration. According to NICE, which medication should be considered next?

Accepted Answer

Clozapine

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Haloperidol depot

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Risperidone in higher doses

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Chlorpromazine

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Add SSRI

Practice question

A 50-year-old with schizophrenia has persistent auditory hallucinations despite adequate doses of two different antipsychotics, including one atypical, for sufficient duration. According to NICE, which medication should be considered next?