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.

Management of adverse events is a major concern of clinicians who use antipsychotic drugs. The incidence of motor side effects is dose dependent. Atypical antipsychotic drugs are less likely to ...

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 ...