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We are now at the tail end of the algorithm. What do you do if even clozapine has not produced a satisfactory response? Node 4, clozapine augmentation.
Up to 30% of people with refractory schizophrenia treated with clozapine exhibit residual positive symptoms. So what to do? Clozapine augmentation is a common approach. Unfortunately, positive evidence supporting augmentation is very limited.
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