This study will compare the effectiveness of newer atypical antipsychotics versus older conventional antipsychotics in treating schizophrenia.
At seven participating hospitals, acutely exacerbated patients with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to treatment with antipsychotic from the atypical class vs antipsychotic from the conventional class. Medication choice within class, dose, concomitant medications, and other prescribing decisions were left to the community prescriber. Patients were followed for one year after discharge.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
PANSS
Retention.
EPS, TD.
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