Clozapine, an Anti-Psychotic Medication That Is Especially Effective for Children

question 21

True/False

Clozapine, an anti-psychotic medication that is especially effective for children and adolescents with schizophrenia, carries a greater risk for serious side effects than other anti-psychotics.

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