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More Articles from The Primary Care Companion for DNS Disorders
Letter to the Editor
Severe Weight Gain With Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone: A Case Report
August 12, 2010
Weight gain is a major problem with second-generation antipsychotics. Here, delve into the case of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, catatonic type, who gained 84 lb during 14 months…
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Patients With Treatment-Resistant Insomnia Taking Nightly Prescription Medications for Sleep: A Retrospective Assessment of Diagnostic and Treatment Variables
August 12, 2010
Some patients with chronic insomnia who take nightly prescription medication achieve less than optimal results. The purpose of this study was to determine if the presence of co-occuring psychiatric…
Letter to the Editor
A Case of Neurotoxic Syndrome With the Use of Long-Acting Risperidone and Subsequent Olanzapine and Paroxetine
July 29, 2010
This case highlights the need for caution and vigilance in the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-atypical antipsychotic combinations, particularly in patients with preexisting brain injury.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Cardiopulmonary Conditions: Preliminary Outcomes From an Open Trial
July 15, 2010
Depression and anxiety often co-occur with congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet few intervention studies have been conducted. Read this article to review results…
