Does long-term treatment of schizophrenia with antipsychotic medications facilitate recovery?
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Antipsychotic medications are viewed as cornerstones for both the short-term and long-term treatment of schizophrenia. However, evidence on long-term (10 or more years) efficacy of antipsychotics is mixed. Double-blind discontinuation studies indicate significantly more relapses in unmedicated schizophrenia patients in the first 6-10 months, but also present some potentially paradoxical features. These issues are discussed.
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Does Long-term treatment of Schizophrenia With Antipsychotic Medications Facilitate Recovery?
Antipsychotic medications are viewed as cornerstones for both the short-term and long-term treatment of schizophrenia. However, evidence on long-term (10 or more years) efficacy of antipsychotics is mixed. Doubleblind discontinuation studies indicate significantly more relapses in unmedicated schizophrenia patients in the first 6-10 months, but also present some potentially paradoxical features...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Schizophrenia bulletin
دوره 39 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013