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