title: The art of prescribing. Principles of switching novel antipsychotic medications.
abstract: This case history is one example of how patients can be switched to novel antipsychotic medications in persons with chronic and stable schizophrenia. This brief discussion offers several guidelines for switching novel antipsychotic medications. The decision to switch medications must be based on individual patient needs, variances, and preferences. Clinical decisions must also be guided by current clinical data from psychiatric and physical examinations and treatment goals that improve quality of life and psychosocial functioning.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Antai-Otong
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000068180:Aripiprazole; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D000077152:Olanzapine; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015363:Quinolones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D010879:Piperazines; D015363:Quinolones; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000068180:Aripiprazole; D000077152:Olanzapine