At the present time, the most effective drugs capable of reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia act as antagonists or inverse agonists at which types of receptors?

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The most effective drugs for reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia act as antagonists or inverse agonists at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5HT2A receptors. This includes the typical antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol, as well as the newer atypical antipsychotic drugs like clozapine and olanzapine which have a broader receptor profile but still act as antagonists at D2 and 5HT2A receptors.

At the Present Time, the Most Effective Drugs Capable of Reducing