Antipsychotic Medication Use by Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.3658
Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines trends in antipsychotic medication use among adults aged 65 years or older in the US. read more here.
Keywords: medication use; older adults; antipsychotic medication; use older ... See more keywords
Early predictors for late hospitalizations up to 14 years after first episode psychosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00127-020-01991-w
Abstract: New hospitalizations after first episode psychosis (FEP) may be viewed as an indicator of instability in a psychotic disorder. In the current study we wanted to analyse long term risk for psychosis hospitalizations after FEP.… read more here.
Keywords: first episode; new hospitalizations; psychosis; episode psychosis ... See more keywords
Association Between Antipsychotic Medication Use and Diabetes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11892-019-1220-8
Abstract: The prevalence of diabetes is 2–3-fold higher in people with severe mental illness than the general population. There are concerns that antipsychotics increase the risk of diabetes. This review will examine the latest epidemiological studies… read more here.
Keywords: association antipsychotic; association; medication use; risk diabetes ... See more keywords
Decrease in antipsychotic and other psychotropic medication during 30 months of lifestyle intervention among outpatients with schizophrenia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.373
Abstract: Introduction Patients with schizophrenia have 3-fold higher mortality from lifestyle diseases, and a long-lasting exposure to antipsychotic medication may contribute to the development of somatic illnesses. Region of Central Jutland was inspired by European initiatives… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; lifestyle intervention; intervention program; medication ... See more keywords
A customized adherence enhancement program combined with long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication (CAE-L) for poorly adherent patients with chronic psychotic disorder in Tanzania: A pilot study methodological report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01763
Abstract: Chronic psychotic disorders (CPDs) occur worldwide and cause significant burden including reduced quality of life and functional impairment. Care for CPD includes psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions (i.e. antipsychotic drugs) and ongoing health monitoring. This is… read more here.
Keywords: customized adherence; chronic psychotic; long acting; adherence enhancement ... See more keywords
What side effects are problematic for patients prescribed antipsychotic medication? The Maudsley Side Effects (MSE) measure for antipsychotic medication
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717000903
Abstract: Background Capturing service users’ perspectives can highlight additional and different concerns to those of clinicians, but there are no up to date, self-report psychometrically sound measures of side effects of antipsychotic medications. Aim To develop… read more here.
Keywords: maudsley side; measure; side; antipsychotic medication ... See more keywords
Cognitive functioning following discontinuation of antipsychotic medication. A naturalistic sub-group analysis from the OPUS II trial
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291718001836
Abstract: Abstract Background The effect of antipsychotics medication on cognitive functioning in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia is poorly understood. Some studies of second generation antipsychotics indicated that they improved cognitive functioning while other studies have found… read more here.
Keywords: medication; discontinuation; antipsychotic medication; cognitive functioning ... See more keywords
Prediction of antipsychotic medication inception in antipsychotic-naive youth at clinical high risk for psychosis
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291725101372
Abstract: Abstract Background Antipsychotic (AP) medication in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P) is not routinely recommended by clinical guidelines but is commonly prescribed. Since little is known about the predictors of AP inception… read more here.
Keywords: clinical high; antipsychotic medication; chr; youth ... See more keywords
The sense and nonsense of antipsychotic combinations: A model for dopamine D2/3 receptor occupancy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41398-025-03582-2
Abstract: Approximately 20–30% of patients treated for schizophrenia concomitantly take two or more antipsychotic substances, despite the limited evidence that antipsychotic combination treatment is superior to monotherapy. Positron emission tomography (PET) studies can reveal the relationship… read more here.
Keywords: receptor occupancy; antipsychotic medication; combination; occupancy ... See more keywords
The Physical Health of Individuals Receiving Antipsychotic Medication: A Qualitative Inquiry on Experiences and Needs
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DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2017.1386744
Abstract: ABSTRACT Individuals with a mental illness are reported to have a reduced life expectancy and a greater risk of being affected by preventable physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. This inquiry… read more here.
Keywords: physical health; health; mental health; antipsychotic medication ... See more keywords
Multiple Antipsychotic Medication Use in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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DOI: 10.1089/cap.2015.0123
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore the use of multiple antipsychotic medications in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by reviewing the longitudinal medication management of 1100 patients consecutively treated for behavioral… read more here.
Keywords: multiple antipsychotic; autism spectrum; disorder; antipsychotic medications ... See more keywords