Risperidone and liver function tests in children and adolescents: A short-term prospective study

Erdogan, Ayten; Atasoy, Nuray; Akkurt, Hanife; Ozturk, Devrim; Karaahmet, Elif; Yalug, Irem; Yalug, Kivanc; Ankarali, İbrahim; Balcioglu, Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2007.12.032

Risperidone and liver function tests in children and adolescents: A short-term prospective study

Erdogan A., Atasoy N., Akkurt H., Ozturk D., Karaahmet E., Yalug I., ...More

PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, vol.32, no.3, pp.849-857, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Review
Volume: 32 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2007.12.032
Journal Name: PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.849-857
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Revealing of unknown adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics on pediatric population may take a long period of time. The purpose of this prospective study is to document changes in the liver function tests (LFTs) associated with risperidone usage in a group of children and adolescents.