Journal article
Antipsychotics, Metabolic Adverse Effects, and Cognitive Function in Schizophrenia
Abstract
Cognitive impairment is a core symptom domain of schizophrenia. The effect of antipsychotics, the cornerstone of treatment in schizophrenia, on this domain is not fully clear. There is some evidence suggesting that antipsychotics may partially improve cognitive function, and that this improvement may vary depending on the specific cognitive domain. However, this research is confounded by various factors, such as age, duration/stage of illness, …
Authors
MacKenzie NE; Kowalchuk C; Agarwal SM; Costa-Dookhan KA; Caravaggio F; Gerretsen P; Chintoh A; Remington GJ; Taylor VH; Müeller DJ
Journal
Frontiers in Psychiatry, Vol. 9, ,
Publisher
Frontiers
DOI
10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00622
ISSN
1664-0640