Potency of Typical Antipsychotics and Side Effects
| Potency | Drug | Side Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | Anticholinergic | Sedation | Seizure | ||
| Low | Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) (400–1000 mg/day) | Low | High | High | High |
| Low | Thioridazine (Mellaril) (400–800 mg/day) | Low | High | High | High |
| Low | Quetiapine (Seroquel) (100–800 mg/day) | Low | High | High | Low |
| Low | Clozapine (Clozaril) (100–900 mg/day) | Low | High | High | High |
| High | Fluphenazine (Prolixin) (10–60 mg/day) | High | Low | Low | Low |
| High | Haloperidol (Haldol) (10–60 mg/day) | High | Low | Low | Low |
| High | Risperidone (Risperdal) (0.5–8 mg/day) | High | Low | Low | Low |