Identifying dopamine supersensitivity through a randomized controlled study of switching to aripiprazole from other antipsychotic agents in patients with schizophrenia

• Main Authors: Chia-Hao Ma (Author), Hung-Yu Chan (Author), Ming H. Hsieh (Author), Chen-Chung Liu (Author), Chih-Min Liu (Author), Hai-Gwo Hwu (Author), Ching-Hua Kuo (Author), Wei J. Chen (Author), Tzung-Jeng Hwang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Aripiprazole has been reported to worsen psychotic symptoms when switching from other antipsychotics, possibly due to dopamine supersensitivity psychosis. Objective: This study aimed to explore the predictors and possible underlying mechanisms of aripiprazole-related psychotic exacerbati...