Effectiveness of Switching to Quetiapine for Neuroleptic-Induced Amenorrhea

H Takahashi
In: Journal of Neuropsychiatry · 2003 · vol. 15(3) , pp. 375–377 · doi:10.1176/appi.neuropsych.15.3.375 · W4236686811
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Switching 16 women with schizophrenia from haloperidol or risperidone to quetiapine successfully restored menstruation in 71.6% of patients without exacerbating psychotic symptoms.

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This study investigated the effectiveness and tolerability of a switching strategy using quetiapine in 16 women with schizophrenia who were suffering from haloperidol- or risperidone-induced amenorrhea. Findings revealed that 10 patients (71.6%) resumed menstruation, without worsening of psychotic symptoms.

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