Objective Treatment with the antipsychotic risperidone is frequently associated with hyperprolactinemia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the main compound risperidone and its active 9-hydroxy metabolite on elevating prolactin levels. Methods Twenty patients with psychotic disorders
Regional brain distribution of risperidone and its active metabolite 9-hydroxy-risperidone in the rat
✍ Scribed by Ludy E. C. van Beijsterveldt; Rita J. F. Geerts; Josée E. Leysen; Anton A. H. P. Megens; Hilde M. J. Van den Eynde; Willem E. G. Meuldermans; Jozef J. P. Heykants
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 978 KB
- Volume
- 114
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0033-3158
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