antipsychotics

Episode 155: Antipsychotics for depression - is the news depressing?

Submitted by JPM on Sat, 2012-02-04 10:39

In episode 155 Mike and James delve into the tricky area of the evidence around using antipsychotics as either monotherapy or augmentation for depression. We discuss that while there is evidence of benefit, the effect is not dissimilar to that seen with antidepressants. 

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Episode 142: Polypharmacy - a pollyanna approach to a polymorphic problem - Part III

Submitted by JPM on Wed, 2011-10-12 08:14

In episode 142, Mike and James finish off the elderly, but hopefully not literally, by discussing some key RCTs that help inform us as to a few medications that likely should be part of your discussion/armamentarium with your elderly patients. At the end Mike extols the virtues of low doses and James tells him I told you so.

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Episode 134: Antipsychotics - schizophrenia the drugs - part 3

Submitted by JPM on Fri, 2011-07-22 09:42

In episode 134, we get into the nitty gritty of choosing a second drug for schizophrenia if the first one doesn't work or is not tolerated. Read more »

Episode 133: Antipsychotics - schizophrenia the drugs - part 2

Submitted by JPM on Mon, 2011-07-11 08:31

In episode 133, Mike and James again welcome Adil Virani to help us along with our antipsychotic drug discussion. We discuss the differences between the first and second generation antipsychotics, how to start, and when to consider a depot preparation. Read more »

Episode 132: Antipsychotics - schizophrenia the condition - part 1

Submitted by JPM on Fri, 2011-07-08 07:43

In episode 132, Mike and James bring back their good friend and psych colleague Adil Virani, to help out in thinking about the use of antipsychotics. In part 1, we talk about schizophrenia in general and start to get into a discussion of the use of antipsychotics for this condition and how to decide what drugs to choose. Read more »

Episode 110: Even more, questions, questions and more questions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-12-29 17:54

In episode 110, in this final episode of the year James and Mike attempt to answer even more questions. They discuss the benefits and harms of using atypical antipsychotics in the elderly and decide that ‘microdoses’ is the correct answer. Read more »

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