CATIE exmined the benefits versus risks of second versus first generation antipsychotics, but there is still confusion as to how to implement the findings into clinical practice. By better understanding the results/findings of the CATIE study, clinicians will be better able to choose the appropriate antipsychotics for their patients; monitor side effects and determine when switching is appropriate; choose an alternative antipsychotic for each patient on a case by case basis; and balance side effects and patient concedrns with treatment efficacy.
CME, 1.5 Credits Jan 15, 2010