An Open Label Study on Amisulpride in Augmentation with Atypical Antipsychotics in Treatment Resistant Patients of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders.

ABSTRACT

The authors report an open label study in treatment resistant patients of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. The patients who were earlier being treated with atypical antipsychotics were put on combination of amisulpride and atypical antipsychotics and efficacy as well as safety of the combination was assessed. Method: A study of 6 weeks duration was conducted on 30 patients (9 women, 21 men).The mean dose of amisulpride used was from 250.00 mg/day + 91.65. SAPS, SANS, CGI-S scales were applied. 4 patients dropped out of study. 26 patients completed 6 weeks duration. Results: There was significant improvement in negative symptoms, positive symptoms, cognition especially in old chronic schizophrenics.Only two patients developed extrapyramidal symptoms.Improvement in all symptoms was remarkable. Conclusion: The combination of amisulpride with atypical antipsychotics is a promising option in patients who are resistant to treatment.