title: Use of Aripiprazole Long Acting Injection in Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia.
abstract: Background. Evidence for the efficacious use of second-generation antipsychotics for the treatment of negative symptoms in schizophrenia is scant. Case Presentation. We report the case of a 34-year-old female of Afro-Caribbean origin, who presented with prominent negative symptoms of schizophrenia and was successfully treated with aripiprazole long acting injection. Within a period of six to nine months, the patient returned to her premorbid level of functioning. Conclusion. Aripiprazole long acting injection promises benefits in the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Further research needs to be conducted on the use of this drug.
authors.affiliation: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 9EJ, UK.
authors.forename: Suneeta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: James
authors.affiliation: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 9EJ, UK.
authors.forename: Chaya
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kapugama
authors.affiliation: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 9EJ, UK.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al-Uzri