These are a class of antipsychotic drugs that have a high affinity for other types of receptors and not dopamine receptors. They are also known as 2nd Generation Antipsychotics. They can be prescribed for Schizophrenia and other types of severe thought disorders. They can target dopamine and serotonin receptors to treat schizophrenia's negative symptoms, such as withdrawal and apathy; newer drugs may treat both positive and negative symptoms.

Atypical Antipsychotics include:

• Aripiprazole (Abilify)

• Clozapine (Clozaril)

• Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

• Quetiapine (Seroquel)

• Risperidone (Risperdal)

• Ziprasidone (Geodon)