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Ethnicity and antipsychotic response

E J Frackiewicz1, J J Sramek, J M Herrera

  • 1California Clinical Trials, Beverly Hills 90211, USA.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|December 10, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Ethnic and racial variations in antipsychotic medication response exist, potentially influenced by genetics, environment, and prescribing practices. Further research is needed to understand these differences for personalized patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Interethnic/racial differences in antipsychotic response are increasingly recognized.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing studies on ethnic/racial disparities in antipsychotic medication response.
  • To explore potential mechanisms underlying these observed differences.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a comprehensive MEDLINE search from 1966 to 1996.
  • Included studies examining antipsychotic response across Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, and African-American populations.
  • Evaluated articles for postulated mechanisms of ethnic/racial variations.

Main Results:

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  • Reported ethnic/racial differences in antipsychotic response attributed to genetics, pharmacokinetics, diet, environment, or prescribing practices.
  • Suggested Asians may require lower antipsychotic doses due to pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic variations.
  • Noted limited research on African-Americans, with some studies indicating clinician bias may play a role.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should focus on homogeneous ethnic groups and pharmacogenetic testing.
  • Controlled studies must account for observer bias, gender, disease, and environmental factors.
  • Clinicians must recognize potential interethnic/racial differences in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics impacting antipsychotic efficacy.