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Which antipsychotics and antidepressants are used to treat negative symptoms of schizophrenia (alogia, avolition, asociality, anhedonia etc.)?
Is olanzapine helpful ?
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Preferably Amisupride, and Olanzapine may be helpful,but Amisulpride better than Olanzapine for negative sx
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There are lot of factors which needs to be considered. If u want to know in detail read stahls psychopharmacology and maudsley prescribing guidelines. Both the books will be useful sir
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Dr. Akshat Varma
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Rewa
Olanzapine is a decent option. Can use other drugs as well but detailed history is needed prior prescription and advice
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Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Suhaff
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14 yrs exp
Srinagar
I think you follow your treating doctor. He will discuss with you which one is better for for because it changes from person to person
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Sexologist
15 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
Amisulpride and olanzapine is ok.
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