common medications for schizophrenia
Medications. Medications are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment. However, because medications for schizophrenia can cause serious but rare side effects, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to take them. Antipsychotic medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat schizophrenia.hese newer, second-generation medications are generally preferred because they pose a lower risk of serious side effects than do conventional medications. They include: 1  Aripiprazole (Abilify). 2  Asenapine (Saphris). 3  Clozapine (Clozaril).