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KMID : 1009020160140030261
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Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2016 Volume.14 No. 3 p.261 ~ p.269
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Paliperidone Extended-release in the Treatment of First-episode Psychosis: An Eight-week, Open-label, Multicenter Trial
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Kang Nam-In
Koo Bon-Hoon
Kim Sung-Wan
Kim Jong-Hoon
Nam Beom-Woo
Lee Bong-Ju
Lee Sang-Hyuk
Lee Seung-Jae
Lee Seung-Hwan
Jung Myung-Hun
Hahn Sang-Woo
Chung Young-Chul
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Abstract
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Objective: We investigated the efficacy and tolerability of paliperidone extended-release (ER) tablets in patients with first-episode psychosis (n=75).
Methods : This was an 8-week, open-label, multicenter trial. The primary outcome variable was scores on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS); secondary measures included the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS), the Cognitive Assessment Interview (CAI), and the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF). To assess safety, we measured drug-related adverse events, weight, lipid-related variables, and prolactin and administered the Simpson?Angus Rating Scale (SARS), the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS), the Barnes Akathisia Scale (BAS), the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX), and the Udvalg for Kliniske Undersogelser side effect rating scale (UKU).
Results :The administration of paliperidone ER resulted in significant improvement in the PANSS, SANS, CAI, and GAF scores (p<0.001) over time. This improvement was evident as early as 1 week. The most frequent adverse events were akathisia, somnolence, anxiety, and sedation, which were well tolerated. Modest increases in weight and lipid profiles were also noted. Prolactin levels were substantially increased at the endpoint in both male and female patients.
Conclusion : These results indicate that paliperidone ER is effective and is characterized by good tolerability in the treatment of positive and negative symptoms and cognitive functioning in first-episode psychosis.
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KEYWORD
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Paliperidone extended-release, First-episode psychosis, Efficacy, Tolerability
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