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  • Comparative analysis against haloperidol and risperidone was performed.
  • Patient-reported outcomes, including quality of life and adherence, were monitored.

    • Main Results:

    • Sertindole demonstrated significant improvements in schizophrenia symptoms, comparable to haloperidol and risperidone for overall and positive symptoms.
    • Sertindole showed advantages in treating negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
    • Clinical trials observed notable improvements in patients' quality of life, suggesting better treatment adherence and lower relapse rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Sertindole is an effective atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia, offering benefits in negative symptom treatment and quality of life.
    • Improved adherence and reduced relapse rates associated with sertindole may lead to decreased re-hospitalization.
    • Sertindole has the potential to reduce the financial burden of schizophrenia on healthcare systems.