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View Post: PSYCHIATRY- Romanian Free Psychiatrists Association (APLR)- Review ...
31 Aug 2009 by Asociatia Psiahiatrilor Liberi din Romania  
The effectiveness and tolerability of amisulpride was compared with that of risperidone for the treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease.[28] EPSEs were reported to be 20% in the ...
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View Post: Are glutamatergic drugs the future for the treatment of schizophrenia?
14 Nov 2009 by pj  
However, memantine is an NMDA antagonist used for the treatment of the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and has been investigated in an 8-week clinical trial of 138 patients as an adjunct to atypical antipsychotics. ...
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View Post: EAGLE Trial Signals Breakthrough in the Treatment of Schizophrenia
23 Sep 2009
BioLineRx's BL-1020 significantly improves cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia These findings indicate BL-1020 could become the drug of choice for schizophrenia as well as other disorders that affect cognition, including Alzheimer's disease. JERUSALEM, Sept. ... The results of the double blind EAGLE clinical trial showed that while the cognitive function of patients treated with BL-1020 improved, patients treated with Risperidone and placebo did not." ...
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View Post: antipsychotics may improve psychiatric symptoms in alzheimer's disease
7 Jun 2008 by Chris H.  
(june 2, 2008) - psychiatric and behavioral symptoms associated with alzheimer's disease-such as anger, agitation, aggression, and paranoid thoughts and ideas-may improve with the use of second-generation antipsychotic medications, ...
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View Post: Schizophrenia - SciTopics
8 Nov 2009 by Yong-Ku Kim  
Effects of CYP2D6 and CYP3A5 Genotypes on the Plasma Concentrations of Risperidone and 9- Hydroxyrisperidone in Korean Schizophrenic Patients. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology: 2009 - Volume 29 - Issue 3 - pp 272-277 (Link »); Kang SG et al (2007) Characteristics and ..... HAPPYneuron PRO delivers clinicians and researchers with online cognitive rehab tools for cognitive impairments caused by Alzheimer' s disease Traumatic Brain Injury ADD Schizophrenia and more. ...
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View Post: HOOKERS AND BLOW!: k I'm jus sayin
16 Nov 2009 by modig  
[77] A recent study has also concluded that cannabinoids found in cannabis might have the ability to prevent Alzheimer's disease.[80] THC has been shown to reduce arterial blockages.[81] Another potential use for medical marijuana is movement ... Risperidone Seroquel Symbyax Scroll upScroll down. View All Related eMedTV. Health Channels Depression Mental Health Schizophrenia Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Bipolar Disorder Treatment Bipolar Medications ...
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View Post: Bipolar Disorder Medication Spotlight: Risperdal (Risperidone ...
21 Nov 2008 by Candida Fink MD  
Movement problems like Parkinson's disease (tremors and stiffness) (lower risk than older medications). Irreversible uncontrolled movements called tardive dyskinesia – facial twitches or uncontrolled movements of the tongue, lips, arms, or other body parts ... She has had 4 strokes and resides in a wheelchair. One website stated Do Not Take this drug if you have dementia or are prone to strokes. Has anyone had any experience with risperidone and an Alzheimer's patient? ...
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View Post: effectiveness of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with ...
6 Nov 2006 by ConsultantRPh  
background: second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs are widely used to treat psychosis, aggression, and agitation in patients with alzheimer's disease, but their benefits are uncertain and concerns about safety have emerged. ...
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