All groups improved slightly on the Barnes Akathisia Scale, Simpson Angus Rating Scale, and Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Few patients in each group required benztropine (2%, 4%, and 7% for groups 1, 2 and 3, respectively).
Related resources
- Borison RL. Changing antipsychotic medication: guidelines on the transition to treatment with risperidone. The Consensus Study Group on Risperidone Dosing. Clin Ther 1996;18(4):592-607.
Drug brand names
- Aripiprazole • Abilify
- Benztropine • Cogentin
- Chlorpromazine • Thorazine
- Clozapine • Clozaril
- Fluphenazine • Prolixin
- Haloperidol • Haldol
- Olanzapine • Zyprexa
- Quetiapine • Seroquel
- Risperidone • Risperdal
- Ziprasidone • Geodon
Disclosure
Dr. Winans is a consultant for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and is a speaker for Pfizer Inc., Abbott Laboratories, and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.