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Risperdal approved for kids
October 03, 2008
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Targeted Treatment for Schizophrenia Announced
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertOne of the first targeted treatments for schizophrenia has been announced in this month's American... 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 »
What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for schizophrenia?
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert1. What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for... Read more »
A New Indication for Abilify
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertRecently, the medication Abilify (aripiprazole) was approved by the FDA for the... Read more »
FDA Approves Risperdal for Children and Adolescents - a Good Move?
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertToday, the FDA approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents 13 to 17... Read more »
Health Guide
Schizophrenia: Introduction
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
...generally used for schizophrenia:Typical antipsychotics. Until recently, these drugs were the mainstay treatments for schizophrenia. They include haloperidol (Haldol), chlorpromazine (Thorazine),... Read more »Schizophrenia: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), often called shock treatment, has received bad press since it was introduced in the 1940s. However, refined techniques have revived its use,... 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 »How to Use This Site
Schizophrenia affects over 2 million Americans. Although the causes are still unknown and a cure is not yet available, according to the National Institute of Mental Health this is a "time of... Read more »Images
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Invega OK'ed to treat schizophrenia
October 02, 2008The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extended-release Invega for the treatment of schizophrenia. The FDA made the decision after... Read summary »
Once-a-day Seroquel goes to FDA for approval
October 02, 2008Drugmaker AstraZeneca is seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a once-daily formula of Seroquel. Seroquel is currently approved... Read summary »
Antipsychotic Drug Causes Weight Gain
February 22, 2007By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some patients undergoing treatment for mental illness gain so... Read summary »
Underdevelopment in the brain may cause schizophrenia
September 19, 2008A study suggests that immaturity in the areas of the brain that control memory and mood may lead to schizophrenia. In a study involving mice that... Read summary »
FDA panel recommends new bipolar, schizophrenia drug
August 10, 2009An expert panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted unanimously to recommend a new drug for bipolar I disorder and... Read summary »
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