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PMID: 20136533 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: We aimed to describe medication side effects in a cross-section of young people taking low-dose risperidone, using a self-report measure. METHODS: The Liverpool University Neuroleptic Side Effect Rating Scale (LUNSERS) was completed by 66 patients aged between 6 and 18 years who had been taking low-dose risperidone (alone or in conjunction with other medications) for up to 13 years. RESULTS: Young persons, overall, seemed to tolerate risperidone well, but longer exposure to the medication was associated with higher side effect levels, particularly for the psychic (pertaining to mind and emotion) and extrapyramidal subscales. The most common complaints related to psychic side effects, such as tiredness, difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering things and increased dreaming. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians need to monitor the side effects of young patients taking low doses of risperidone, and other psychotropics, and maintain vigilance in those who have been taking medication for extended periods. |
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Authors:
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Simon Byrne; Garry Walter; Glenn Hunt; Nerissa Soh; Michelle Cleary; Paul Duffy; Geoff Crawford; Peter Krabman; Patrick Concannon; Gin Malhi |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Volume: 18 ISSN: 1440-1665 ISO Abbreviation: Australas Psychiatry Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-08 Completed Date: 2010-04-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613603 Medline TA: Australas Psychiatry Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 42-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Northern Sydney Central Coast Health, NSW, Australia. |
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Adolescent Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Child Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Mental Disorders / drug therapy* Risperidone / adverse effects*, therapeutic use |
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0/Antipsychotic Agents; 106266-06-2/Risperidone |
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