In the 1950s, what medications provided the first real hope for people with schizophrenia?

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In the 1950s, neuroleptics (also known as antipsychotics) were first developed as medications for people with schizophrenia. These medications were the first real hope for effectively treating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia (such as hallucinations and delusions). Insulin shock therapy had been used earlier, but was not effective for treating schizophrenia. Antagonists and antidepressants were not specifically developed for schizophrenia until later.

In the 1950s, What Medications Provided the First Real Hope