Can you use two antipsychotics at the same time? Understanding the Risks and Rationale of Polypharmacy
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According to one study, approximately 18% of patients discharged from US state psychiatric hospitals who were prescribed an antipsychotic were taking more than one. The practice of using two antipsychotics at the same time, known as polypharmacy, is generally discouraged by most clinical guidelines but is sometimes used cautiously in specific, difficult-to-treat cases.
