Correlates of high-dose antipsychotic prescription amongst outpatients with Schizophrenia in a Nigerian Hospital

Background: Treatment guidelines recommend the use of antipsychotic monotherapy at effective doses for the treatment of schizophrenia, although about a third of the sufferers still receive high-dose antipsychotic treatment. Current evidence suggests that high-dose antipsychotic prescription (HDAP) n...

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Main Authors: Ihechiluru G. Anozie, Bawo O. James, Joyce O. Omoaregba, Sunday O. Oriji, Paul O. Erohubie, Anthony C. Enebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-04-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1791