Conclusions: Brexpiprazole has the potential to be an efficacious and well-tolerated treatment for agitation and hostility among patients with schizophrenia.
Abstract
Background: Managing agitation and hostility represents a significant treatment challenge in schizophrenia. The aim of this analysis was to evaluate the short- and long-term efficacy of brexpiprazole for reducing agitation and hostility in schizophrenia.
Citrome L, Ouyang J, Shi L, Meehan SR, Baker RA, Weiss C. Effect of Brexpiprazole on Agitation and Hostility in Patients With Schizophrenia: Post Hoc Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Studies. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2019 Nov/Dec;39(6):597-603. doi: 10.1097/JCP.0000000000001113. PMID: 31652166.