Systematic meta-review of depot antipsychotic drugs for people with schizophrenia

Volume: 179, Issue: 4, Pages: 290 - 299
Published: Oct 1, 2001
Abstract
Background Long-acting depot antipsychotic medication is a widely used treatment for schizophrenia. Aims To synthesise relevant systematic Cochrane reviews. Method The Cochrane Database was searched and summary data were extracted from randomised controlled clinical trials of depots. Results Standard dose depot v . placebo resulted in significantly less relapse but more movement disorders. Those on depots ( v . oral drugs) showed more global...
Paper Details
Title
Systematic meta-review of depot antipsychotic drugs for people with schizophrenia
Published Date
Oct 1, 2001
Volume
179
Issue
4
Pages
290 - 299
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