Effects of clozapine for non-treatment-resistant patients with schizophrenia.
Clozapine is generally used for patients meeting criteria for treatment resistance. In this study clozapine was given to 19 patients with schizophrenia who did not meet these criteria and whose symptoms were mild to moderate in severity. Clozapine was associated with significant improvement in positive and negative symptoms and quality of life. A more modest improvement on a range of tests of cognitive functioning was also noted. These results suggest that consideration should be given to broadening the usual criteria for patients' eligibility for clozapine treatment.
Galletly
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University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Clark
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McFarlane
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Weber
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D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003024:Clozapine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011788:Quality of Life; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003024:Clozapine