Question

The patient was receiving haloperidol (Haldol), a dopamine antagonist. The psychiatrist changed the order to aripiprazole (Abilify), a partial dopamine antagonist. Which statement best describes the effect of the change of medication on the patient?

1. The patient is more compliant in taking his medication.
2. The patient experiences greater efficacy.
3. The patient experiences a greater reduction in symptoms.
4. The patient experiences fewer side effects.

Answer 1

The patient will receive fewer side effects

Explanation:

This drug is mainly used to decrease the excitement in the brain and they are used to treat psychotic disorders and this drug also has the ability to cause sedation an when consumed with alcohol this is caused it is also called by the trade name haldol and this will cause a heavy side effects

Aripiprazole is the drug which is also used for the same conditions but the side effects are very few when considered to the other