Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders are severe mental conditions characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers a deep dive into these disorders, emphasizing their diagnosis, management, and underlying causes. Our expert editors ensure content is both clinically relevant and actionable, aiding psychiatrists in offering effective and compassionate care.
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Safety and Tolerability of Initiating With Aripiprazole Lauroxil NanoCrystal Dispersion in 1 Day Followed by Aripiprazole Lauroxil Every 2 Months
February 28, 2024
In this post hoc analysis, treatment of acutely exacerbated schizophrenia with aripiprazole lauroxil or paliperidone palmitate was well tolerated, consistent with the safety profiles of these medications.
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Earlier Use of Paliperidone Palmitate in Patients With Schizophrenia
September 25, 2023
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) are typically reserved for patients with a long history of schizophrenia. This analysis of 3 studies found benefit in initiating the LAI paliperidone palmitate earlier...
Does the Onset of Efficacy for Agitation Vary Depending on the Administration Route of Antipsychotics?
March 20, 2024
As choice of administration route is crucial during psychiatric emergencies, the authors stress the need for RCTs comparing onset of efficacy for agitation across different administration routes of the...