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Clinical trial: New drug's effect on schizophrenia
November 19, 2008
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What are the Cardiac Side Effects of Medications for Schizophrenia?
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertMy relative was doing well on seroquel (quetiapine) but he took himself off it because of heart... Read more »
Drug Prices - Part II
By Robin Cunningham , Health ExpertFor the complete story, read my previous blog: Drug Prices - Part I, posted on December 16th... Read more »
What Are the Causes of Hallucinations?
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertI have started taking medication to control my hallucinations and the drugs are making me tired. ... Read more »
FDA Approves Risperdal for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in Children
By Robin Cunningham , Health ExpertThe approval by the FDA for the use of Risperdal in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar... Read more »
Understanding Hallucinations
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertI have treated many patients who have been hallucinating, and a lot of them do not have... Read more »
Health Guide
Bipolar Medications
...include:Liver damageConvulsionsComaPancreatitisAtypical AntipsychoticsAtypical antipsychotics are standard drugs for schizophrenia. They are now proving to be beneficial for bipolar disorder when... Read more »Schizophrenia: References
ReferencesAleman A, Sommer IE, Kahn RS. Efficacy of slow repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a meta-analysis. J Clin... Read more »Schizophrenia: Causes
CausesNo single cause can account for schizophrenia. Rather, it appears to be the result of multiple causes such as genetic factors, environmental and psychological assaults, and possible hormonal... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
Atypical Antipsychotic DrugsSeven atypical antipsychotic drugs are currently approved in the United States:Clozapine (Clozaril)Risperidone (Risperdal)Olanzapine (Zyprexa)Quetiapine... Read more »Schizophrenia: Diagnosis
The doctor will use one or more verbal screening tests to help determine whether a patient's symptoms meet the criteria for schizophrenia. Because no single symptom is specific to... Read more »Images
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