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Cariprazine and clozapine combination for the treatment of psychosis in a young, female patient with schizophrenia: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The task of a psychiatrist is to select the most appropriate medication or combination of drugs to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia while minimizing the risk of side effects and ensuring the patient achieves the highest level of functioning possible. This is a challenging task as the action of each drug or group of drugs is different. The efficacy of cariprazine, which affects D3 receptors as a D3/D2 receptor partial agonist, has been extensively studied and is one of the first medication choices by practicing psychiatrists when treating patients with negative symptomatology. In this clinical case, we demonstrate the effective and safe treatment of a patient's positive and affective symptoms using a combination of cariprazine, clozapine, and venlafaxine.

Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1452980

Authors: Anzejs Dmuhovskis, Maris Taube

Institution: Riga Stradiņš University

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295