Treatment of the schizoaffective disorder

Authors

  • Lucas de Castro Quarantini Universidade Federal da Bahia; Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos
  • Eduardo Pondé de Sena Universidade Federal da Bahia
  • Irismar Reis de Oliveira Universidade Federal da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000700013

Keywords:

Shizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, disorders, treatment

Abstract

The pharmacological treatment of schizoaffective disorders (SD) is usually carried out with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants. There is a lack of clinical trials specifically designed to assess the clinical response of schizoaffective patients to medication. Therefore, data on the treatment of patients with SD is largely derived from datasets of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Research data support the idea of a continuum between bipolar and schizophrenic disorders. Both disorders can be treated with antipsychotics and this may reflect a common pathophysiological diathesis.

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Published

2005-01-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. supl.1 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Treatment of the schizoaffective disorder . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 32(supl.1), 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000700013