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Second Generation Antipsychotics Improve Sexual Dysfunction in Schizophrenia : A Randomised Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Lewis, Shôn W.
Hayhurst, Karen P.
Mahmoud, Ahmed
Drake, Richard J.
Source
Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The impact of antipsychotic drug treatment on sexual function was investigated during a randomised trial comparing first generation antipsychotics (FGAs) to (nonclozapine) second generation antipsychotics (SGAs).
Sexual function and quality of life were (rater-blind) assessed in 42 patients with DSM-IV schizophrenia (aged 18–65) using the self-report version of the Derogatis Interview for Sexual Function (DISF-SR) and the Heinrichs Quality of Life Scale (QLS), prior to, and 12 weeks following, a change in medication from an FGA drug to either an FGA or SGA drug.
SGAs significantly improved sexual function compared to FGAs.
Change in sexual function was associated with change in quality of life.
Where impaired sexual functioning is a distressing adverse effect of treatment with an FGA agent, consideration should be given to switching to an SGA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmoud, Ahmed& Hayhurst, Karen P.& Drake, Richard J.& Lewis, Shôn W.. 2011. Second Generation Antipsychotics Improve Sexual Dysfunction in Schizophrenia : A Randomised Controlled Trial. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmoud, Ahmed…[et al.]. Second Generation Antipsychotics Improve Sexual Dysfunction in Schizophrenia : A Randomised Controlled Trial. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmoud, Ahmed& Hayhurst, Karen P.& Drake, Richard J.& Lewis, Shôn W.. Second Generation Antipsychotics Improve Sexual Dysfunction in Schizophrenia : A Randomised Controlled Trial. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483846
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483846