Some experts have predicted that a new class of antipsychotic drugs, called ____, will almost completely replace conventional antipsychotic medications in the near future with fewer serious side effects.

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Atypical antipsychotics have been shown to have fewer serious side effects compared to conventional antipsychotic medications, such as tardive dyskinesia. Therefore, many experts predict that they will replace conventional antipsychotics in the near future. Tricyclics and MAO inhibitors are not used as antipsychotic medications, and lithium derivatives are typically used for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder.

Some Experts Have Predicted That a New Class of Antipsychotic