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Antipsychotics for schizophrenia linked to subtle loss of brain tissue

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Post  Admin Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:45 pm

Progressive brain volume changes in schizophrenia are thought to be due principally to the disease. However, recent animal studies indicate that antipsychotics, the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia patients, may also contribute to brain tissue volume decrement.

Conclusion: Suggesting the importance of careful risk-benefit review of dosage and duration of treatment as well as their off-label use.

http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/68/2/128

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