What’s of Interest: Latuda is now approved for pediatric bipolar depression (ages 10 and older) Brands Latuda Class Atypical antipsychotic (serotonin-dopamine antagonist; second generation antipsychotic; also a mood stabilizer) Approved For: Schizophrenia (ages 13 and older) Bipolar depression (ages 10 and older, monotherapy) Bipolar depression (adults, adjunct) Formulation: Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, […]
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Hints On managing Obsessive symptoms in Schizophrenic Patient
Insight: • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with poor insight should be considered a severe form of OCD and not be mistaken for a primary psychotic disorder; a careful history is required to ascertain for insight in previous OCD exacerbations • OCD with poor insight may respond to treatment with an SSRI without the addition of […]