[Antipsychotic drug combinations in the treatment of schizophrenia. A review of the literature]

Neuropsychopharmacol Hung. 2012 Sep;14(3):189-95.
[Article in Hungarian]

Abstract

Main indication for antipsychotic medication is the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Influential protocols in the treatment of schizophrenia recommend the use of antipsychotics in monotherapy. In case of therapy resistance, combination of antipsychotics is a feasible option. Applying antipsychotics in combination is common in clinical practice, although existing efficacy and safety data concerning antipsychotic combinations are scarce. Authors, after reviewing existing scientific data, make attempt to give recommendations for combined antipsychotic therapy in everyday clinical practice.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clozapine / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Haloperidol / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Methotrimeprazine / therapeutic use
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Methotrimeprazine
  • Clozapine
  • Haloperidol