Antipsychotic polypharmacy for the management of schizophrenia: evidence and recommendations
M Lähteenvuo, J Tiihonen - Drugs, 2021 - Springer
Schizophrenia is a debilitating illness with a lifetime prevalence estimate of 0.6% and
consists of symptoms from the positive, negative, and cognitive domains. Social support …
consists of symptoms from the positive, negative, and cognitive domains. Social support …
Polypharmacy in schizophrenia
L Baandrup - Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by a heterogeneous symptom
profile which comprises a clinical platform for widespread use of polypharmacy even though …
profile which comprises a clinical platform for widespread use of polypharmacy even though …
Antipsychotic polypharmacy: a dirty little secret or a fashion?
SK Lin - International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The term polypharmacy was originally coined to refer to problems related to multiple drug
consumption and excessive drug use during the treatment of a disease or disorder. In the …
consumption and excessive drug use during the treatment of a disease or disorder. In the …
In the aftermath of clozapine discontinuation: comparative effectiveness and safety of antipsychotics in patients with schizophrenia who discontinue clozapine
JJ Luykx, N Stam, A Tanskanen, J Tiihonen… - The British Journal of …, 2020 - cambridge.org
BackgroundAlthough clozapine is often discontinued, there is a paucity of guidelines and
evidence on treatment options after clozapine discontinuation. Moreover, it is currently …
evidence on treatment options after clozapine discontinuation. Moreover, it is currently …
Psychotropic medication use in people living with severe and persistent mental illness in the Australian community: a cross-sectional study
Background Psychotropic polypharmacy and high-dose prescribing may play a role in
therapy, however, with associated risks. The aim of this study was to describe current …
therapy, however, with associated risks. The aim of this study was to describe current …
Antipsychotic polypharmacy-related cardiovascular morbidity and mortality: a comprehensive review
AN Edinoff, ED Ellis, LM Nussdorf, TW Hill… - Neurology …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that exists at the more extreme end of a spectrum of
diseases, and significantly affects daily functioning. Cardiovascular adverse effects of …
diseases, and significantly affects daily functioning. Cardiovascular adverse effects of …
influence of the CYP450 genetic variation on the treatment of psychotic disorders
L Carrascal-Laso, M Isidoro-García… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Second-generation antipsychotic metabolism is mainly carried out by the CYP450
superfamily, which is highly polymorphic. Therefore, knowing the influence of the different …
superfamily, which is highly polymorphic. Therefore, knowing the influence of the different …
Medication non-adherence and associated factors among peoples with schizophrenia: multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia
FB Tamene, EA Mihiretie, A Mulugeta, A Kassaye… - BMC psychiatry, 2024 - Springer
Background Schizophrenia is a serious and debilitating psychiatric disorder that is linked to
marked social and occupational impairment. Despite the vital relevance of medication, non …
marked social and occupational impairment. Despite the vital relevance of medication, non …
Antipsychotic polypharmacy in schizophrenia: evolving evidence and rationale
JM Azorin, N Simon - Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP), defined as the use of more than one
antipsychotic, is common in schizophrenia. However, current guidelines consider that the …
antipsychotic, is common in schizophrenia. However, current guidelines consider that the …
Does antipsychotic combination therapy reduce the risk of hospitalization in schizophrenia?
J Faden, N Kiryankova-Dalseth… - Expert Opinion on …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Despite treatment with antipsychotic medication, approximately 1/3 of
individuals with schizophrenia will fail to have an adequate response. To treat these …
individuals with schizophrenia will fail to have an adequate response. To treat these …