Title |
Intermittent drug techniques for schizophrenia
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, July 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd006196.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Stephanie Sampson, Mouhamad Mansour, Nicola Maayan, Karla Soares‐Weiser, Clive E Adams |
Abstract |
Antipsychotic medication is considered the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia and is generally regarded as highly effective, especially in controlling positive symptoms. However, long-term antipsychotic exposure has been associated with a range of adverse effects, including extra-pyramidal symptoms (EPS), neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), tardive dyskinesia and death. Intermittent drug techniques refers to the 'use of medication only during periods of incipient relapse or symptom exacerbation rather than continuously'. The aim is to reduce the risk of typical adverse effects of antipsychotics by 'reducing long-term medication exposure for patients who are receiving maintenance treatment while limiting the risk of relapse', with a further goal of improving social functioning resulting from the reduction of antipsychotic-induced side effects |
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