Atypical antipsychotic agents, which block postsynaptic dopamine and serotonin receptors, have advantages over traditional antipsychotic medications in the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and ...

In a randomized, double-blind study, we evaluated patients with schizophrenia and a poor response to treatment with clozapine. The patients continued to take clozapine and were randomly assigned to ...

Objective: To prospectively compare risperidone with conventional antipsychotic agents among schizophrenia patients treated under usual practice conditions. Design: One-year, multicentre, open-label, ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

The antipsychotic cariprazine (Reagila) is not only more effective than risperidone in treating patients with schizophrenia and persistent negative symptoms (PNS), it is also safe and effective for ...

Study finds risperidone did not improve PTSD symptoms. — August 2, 2011 -- Risperidone, antipsychotic medication normally prescribed to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may ...