Extrapyramidal side effects in first-episode schizophrenia treated with flupenthixol decanoate

Background: Concern for the development of extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs) represents a barrier to the routine use of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication in patients with first-episode schizophrenia (FES). Flupenthixol decanoate is a first-generation antipsychotic, which is rea...

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Main Authors: Francois-Pierre Joubert, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Robin Emsley, Laila Asmal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1568