The antipsychotic was begun at a dose of 7.5 mg daily to control atypical thinking and behavior. Acute mania developed within 2-3 weeks and gradually resolved with discontinuation of olanzapine.

Nine newer antipsychotics, called atypical antipsychotics, are used as "augmentation therapy," or add-ons to treat depression that hasn't responded to antidepressants or other treatments.

Based on available information, atypical antipsychotics may improve behavior in individuals with AD, but do not affect the core symptoms of the disorder. However, given that AD requires life-long ...