Psychosis

New psychosis study results reported from Monash University

Published in OBGYN and Reproduction Week, March 15th, 2010

According to a study from Frankston, Australia, "Women who are pregnant and who have a history of psychosis are commonly managed with antipsychotic medications. The evidence regarding the use of antipsychotics in pregnancy has been insufficient to provide adequate support for this practice and is a concern for clinicians and women alike."

"This review presents literature surrounding the use of antipsychotic medications in pregnancy, providing an overview of the historical and contemporary perspectives which influence clinicians prescribing practices. Data were sourced from Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFo, using the terms antipsychotics with pregnancy and psychosis or...

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Source: OBGYN and Reproduction Week (2010-03-15)

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