Antipsychotics are often prescribed off label

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Antipsychotics are often prescribed "off label" (to treat symptoms for which they do not have FDA approval). Choose any antipsychotic and research why it is used "off label." Locate a peer-reviewed article that offers evidence in support or against using that antipsychotic for this reason. Example: Risperidone prescribed for OCD.

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