Antipsychotic Treatment Experiences of People with Schizophrenia: Patient Perspectives from an Online Survey.
Michael J DoaneMartha SajatovicPeter J WeidenAmy K O'SullivanStephen MaherJakob Bue BjornerAsia Sikora KesslerJulia Carpenter-ConlinLeona BessonovaDawn I VelliganPublished in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)
Most participants reported improvements in schizophrenia symptoms associated with the use of APs. However, most participants also reported experiencing numerous bothersome side effects that negatively impacted their work, social functioning, and treatment adherence. Results highlight the unmet need for new APs with favorable benefit-risk profiles.