Psychiatria pre prax 4/2008
THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Many schizophrenic patients use antidepressants. We try to evaluated reasons for this medications and its contribution. Only small number of schizophrenic patients suffering from serious and long-term depression has some benefit from antidepressants. Contrariwise antidepressants may cause or exacerbate some adverse events like extrapyramidal symptoms or sexual dysfunction.
Keywords: schizophrenia, depression, antidepressants, antipsychotics
