A systematic review of quality of life and weight gain-related issues in patients treated for severe and persistent mental disorders: focus on aripiprazole

Salvatore GentileDepartment of Mental Health, ASL Salerno 1, ItalyAbstract: Aripiprazole is a relatively novel second-generation antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives and is characterized by a unique pharmacological profile which suggests that the drug acts as a...

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Main Author: Salvatore Gentile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-02-01
Series:Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/a-systematic-review-of-quality-of-life-and-weight-gain-related-issues--a2876