Psychiatr. pro Praxi, 2008; 9(4): 160-163

The treatment of depression in patients with schizophrenia

MUDr. Luboš Janů Ph.D, MUDr. Sylva Racková
Psychiatrická klinika FN a LF UK v Plzni

Many schizophrenic patients use antidepressants. We try to evaluated reasons for this medications and its contribution. Only small number of schizophrenic patients suffering from serious and long-term depression has some benefit from antidepressants. Contrariwise antidepressants may cause or exacerbate some adverse events like extrapyramidal symptoms or sexual dysfunction.

Keywords: Key words: schizophrenia, depression, antidepressants, antipsychotics.

Published: November 1, 2008  Show citation

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Janů L, Racková S. The treatment of depression in patients with schizophrenia. Psychiatr. praxi. 2008;9(4):160-163.
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