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Combination of amisulpride and olanzapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenic psychoses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

Mathias Zink ,
Fritz A. Henn  and
Johannes Thome
Mathias Zink*
Affiliation:
Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, P.O. Box 12 21 20, 68072Mannheim, Germany
Fritz A. Henn
Affiliation:
Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, P.O. Box 12 21 20, 68072Mannheim, Germany
Johannes Thome
Affiliation:
Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, P.O. Box 12 21 20, 68072Mannheim, Germany
*
*Corresponding author. E-mail address:zink@kv.zi-mannheim.de (M. Zink).
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Abstract

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia often leads to combined application of antipsychotic drugs. We report first experience with the combination of olanzapine and amisulpride. Improvement of psychopathological state and side effects could be achieved, and drug doses were lower than under monotherapy. We thus conclude that this approach represents a useful therapeutic option.

Keywords

SchizophreniaAntipsychotic drugsAmisulprideOlanzapine
Type
Short communication
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European Psychiatry , Volume 19 , Issue 1 , January 2004 , pp. 56 - 58
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 European Psychiatric Association

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