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- W3206462008 abstract "Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that requires continuous and effective long-term management to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent relapse. Oral antipsychotic medications have proven efficacy for many patients taking these medications; however, a considerable number of patients continue to experience ongoing symptoms and relapse, often due to lack of adherence. The advent of long-acting injectable (LAI) formulations of antipsychotic medications provided an opportunity to improve treatment adherence and overall patient outcomes. Despite data to support LAI efficacy, safety, and improved adherence over oral formulations, there are several misconceptions about and barriers to LAI implementation within a standard of care for patients with schizophrenia. Areas of resistance around LAIs include (1) doubts regarding their benefits outside of improved adherence, (2) questions regarding their prescribing to a broader population of patients with schizophrenia, (3) when to initiate LAIs, (4) concerns regarding the safety of LAIs in comparison with oral medication, and (5) the most effective ways to educate healthcare providers, patients, and caretakers to enable appropriate LAI consideration and acceptance. Here, we discuss these key controversies associated with LAIs and provide supportive evidence to facilitate LAI use in a manner that is constructive to the clinician–patient relationship and successful treatment. Schizophrenia is a mental condition that affects how a person acts, thinks, sees, and interprets their surroundings and expresses how they feel. Relapse can lead to hospitalization and other poor outcomes. Almost half of patients with schizophrenia tend to start and stop treatment, which can cause more relapses and make symptoms worse over time. Using antipsychotic drugs long term can reduce impairing illness symptoms and improve patient quality of life. Consistent use of antipsychotic drugs can help prevent relapse. Available antipsychotic drugs can be taken by mouth (oral) or by an injection. Oral drugs have to be taken every day, whereas long-acting injections (LAIs) of antipsychotic drugs can be given less often, such as every 2 weeks, monthly, and up to once every 3 months. In the past, LAIs were used only when oral antipsychotic drugs did not work, which was usually because patients did not take them every day. However, LAIs also work as an early treatment, which can be better for the patient. Patients taking LAIs skip fewer doses and so may have fewer relapses and hospitalizations. Because LAIs have to be given at the clinic, patients get more regular medical care and tend to keep taking their medicine for longer. Most LAI side effects are similar to those of oral antipsychotic drugs. Despite this, some clinicians hesitate to prescribe LAIs. More education for clinicians and patients about LAIs could increase interest and use. Recovery and relapse prevention are the main treatment goals for patients and their care team, and LAIs can improve both." @default.
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- W3206462008 date "2021-10-11" @default.
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- W3206462008 title "Controversies Surrounding the Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medications for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia" @default.
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