Micro-titration of depot neuroleptic dosages

Depot neuroleptic treatments can be compromised by side-effects unacceptable to users or, more seriously, by tardive dyskinesia (TD). Neuroleptic dosages can be lowered to increase acceptability and decrease the Incidence of TD, but with a greater likelihood of relapse. One argument proposes that ma...

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Published in:Psychiatric bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 1996-11, Vol.20 (11), p.660-661
Main Author: Birch, Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Depot neuroleptic treatments can be compromised by side-effects unacceptable to users or, more seriously, by tardive dyskinesia (TD). Neuroleptic dosages can be lowered to increase acceptability and decrease the Incidence of TD, but with a greater likelihood of relapse. One argument proposes that many patients changing to lower dosages break down because withdrawal from a neuroleptic is stressful in itself. Research suggests that withdrawal regimes should be radically cautious. A computer tool is offered which can aid clinicians in calculating small reductions.
ISSN:1758-3209
0955-6036
1758-3217
1472-1473
DOI:10.1192/pb.20.11.660