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Vol. 242 No. 12, September 21, 1979 |
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TRENDS IN THERAPY |
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Approaching Long-term Neuroleptic Treatment of Schizophrenia
Norris Hansell, MD
JAMA. 1979;242(12):1293-1294.
Abstract
Neuroleptic therapy can prevent some acute episodes and may improve the level of function in some cases of chronic schizophrenia. The hazards of tardive dyskinesia require a rigorous design for any long-term use of neuroleptics. The protocol includes narrow indications, demonstrations of efficacy and necessity, and arrangements for surveillance, cooperation, and emergency. Patient instruction improves the precision of medication use and may increase adaptive efforts during episodes.
(JAMA 242:1293-1294, 1979)
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Psychiatry, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago; Mercy Hospital, Urbana, III; and Veterans Administration Medical Center, Danville, Ill.
Footnotes
Reprint requests to Northwestern University Institute of Psychiatry, 320 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611 (Dr Hansell).
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