Pharmakotherapy in schizophrenia

Summary

The selection of the best antipsychotic for a schizophrenic patient is a demanding task. In this paper the most important selection criteria are discussed regarding the target syndrome (acute/longterm treatment, positive/ negative symptomatology, depressive symptomatology, cognitive deficits) as well as regarding tolerability and safety issues.

Keywords

Antipsychotics - schizophrenia - selection criteria

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