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Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Psychopharmacology Institute

Ondansetron for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

MAY 21, 202613 MIN
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Ondansetron for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

MAY 21, 202613 MIN

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In this episode, we examine a surprising repurposing of ondansetron — a common antiemetic — as a potential adjunctive treatment for the notoriously hard-to-treat negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Could a nausea medication help restore motivation and emotional engagement in your patients with residual symptoms despite stable antipsychotic therapy? Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 81 Is Ondansetron Effective for Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia?