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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder.
  • Treatment-resistant schizophrenia poses significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clozapine's efficacy in resistant schizophrenia.
  • To assess clozapine's tolerability and indications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of comparative studies.
  • Analysis of current perspectives on clozapine use.

Main Results:

  • Clozapine demonstrates efficacy in treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
  • Tolerability and specific indications were evaluated.

Conclusions:

  • Clozapine remains a key option for specific schizophrenia cases.
  • Further research may refine clozapine's role.