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2. Duration of Therapy

Atypical antipsychotics are indicated for use in the management of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. Therefore, there is no basis for limiting treatment duration with these atypical antipsychotics as these agents are utilized in the management of chronic disorders 1-44.