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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is The Treatment For Schizophrenia

Risperdal approved for kids

October 03, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and teens. Risperdal is now the only approved med for the treatment of schizophrenia in youths, and it joins lithium as an approved treatment for teen bipolar disorder. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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A New Indication for Abilify
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

Recently, the medication Abilify (aripiprazole) was approved by the FDA for the... Read more »

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What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for schizophrenia?
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

1. What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for... Read more »

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Targeted Treatment for Schizophrenia Announced
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

One of the first targeted treatments for schizophrenia has been announced in this month's American... Read more »

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Dr. Ballas Answers: Schizophrenia and Children
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

My child was just diagnosed with schizophrenia. What should I be prepared for? Are there any tools... Read more »

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FDA Approves Risperdal for Children and Adolescents - a Good Move?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Today, 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 »
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. The major goals of treatment are to:Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »

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