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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2005 Oct 15;78(2-3):157-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2005.06.001.

Olanzapine versus risperidone in the treatment of post-psychotic depression in schizophrenic patients

Sonia Dollfus  1 , Véronique Olivier, Benoît Chabot, Cécile Déal, Elena Perrin
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Olanzapine versus risperidone in the treatment of post-psychotic depression in schizophrenic patients

Sonia Dollfus et al. Schizophr Res. .

Abstract

Objective: To compare the efficacy of two atypical antipsychotic drugs, olanzapine and risperidone, in schizophrenic patients with post-psychotic depression.

Results: A clinically significant decrease of MADRS scores occurred in patients treated with both drugs for 8 weeks.

Conclusion: Atypical antipsychotic drugs may be particularly appropriate when treating schizophrenic patients with depression.

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