BENZODIAZEPINES IN PSYCHOTIC STATES

Benzodiazepines are primarily used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia and status epilepticus. These drugs can also be useful in hyperaroused states, catatonic stupor, manic episodes, and akathisia. This paper will review indications for their use in various psychotic conditi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ananth, Jambur, Solano, Olusegun
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 1993
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2978475/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21743606
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Sumario:Benzodiazepines are primarily used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia and status epilepticus. These drugs can also be useful in hyperaroused states, catatonic stupor, manic episodes, and akathisia. This paper will review indications for their use in various psychotic conditions.

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