Psychopharmacology explores the use of medications to treat mental health disorders. From antidepressants to antipsychotics, understanding the mechanisms, efficacy, and side effects of these drugs is crucial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers in-depth insights into psychopharmacological treatments, their applications, and the latest research. Our expert editors curate content that is evidence-based and clinically relevant, ensuring psychiatrists are well-informed about the latest developments in medication-based treatments.
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Recently published articles about Psychopharmacology
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
An Exercise in the Critical Examination of a Case-Control Study
January 21, 2020
In this month's column, Dr Andrade discusses a recent study suggesting that angiotensin receptor blockers are associated with suicide risk. This critical examination of the study will help readers...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Gestational Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Part 3
November 26, 2019
Clobazam is widely used for seizure disorders and anxiety, but its potential teratogenicity has been little discussed in the literature. In this article, Dr Andrade reviews the evidence regarding...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Perspectives on How to Read a Meta-Analysis Critically
May 21, 2019
According to a recent meta-analysis, anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs and statins have an antidepressant effect as well. But do the flaws in the analysis undermine its findings? Dr Andrade...
Letter to the Editor
Lamotrigine Cross-Reactivity With Phencyclidine in a Research Study
July 26, 2018
Routine urine drug screening in research trials is an underappreciated risk for trial participants. Here, the authors present a case of lamotrigine cross-reactivity with phencyclidine in a clinical trial...
