Table 1.
Epidemiological data and status of medication for each group.
| Control Group | First episode patients | Recurrent episode patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (N) | 22 | 11 | 6 |
| Gender (male/female) | 9/13 | 5/6 | 1/5 |
| Age (years ± SD) | 34.73 (±10.30) | 30.53 (±9.95) | 42.00 (±9.28) |
| Drug-naïve (number) | 8 | 2 | |
| Drug-free (number, duration of drug-free period) | 3 (5–14 days) | 4 (4 days–5 months) | |
| Previous medication | Risperidone | Risperidone, Olanzapine, Haloperidole |