Long-term considerations after switching antipsychotics.
J Clin Psychiatry
; 59 Suppl 19: 36-49, 1998.
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| ID: mdl-9847051
ABSTRACT
The so-called "atypical" antipsychotics are rapidly becoming the de facto standard pharmacologic treatment of schizophrenia. This article reviews some common psychopharmacologic and psychological issues that may arise after an outpatient with schizophrenia is switched to one of the newer antipsychotics. Important issues to consider in the first few months after switching include assessment of response to the new medication, dealing with subsequent psychological reactions, and management of an unsatisfactory response. Once the response is established, there are other pharmacologic and psychological issues that arise during the next year or two. Pharmacologic issues that emerge later on include the role of long-term combination antipsychotics, management of new side effects, and deciding whether and when to switch again. Some of the long-term psychological issues include changes in self-image that arise from being less visibly ill, sexuality and intimacy concerns, and recovery issues.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esquizofrenia
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Antipsicóticos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article