Understanding the Most Common Drug Used for Schizophrenia and Other Treatment Options
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According to prescription data from early 2025, quetiapine fumarate is the most frequently prescribed antipsychotic medication in the U.S., often used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, there is no single best or most common drug used for schizophrenia for every patient, as treatment is highly individualized and depends on a person's unique symptoms and response to medication.