Benzodiazepines (BZ) for the management of psychosis

M S Easton; P G Janicak

Benzodiazepines (BZ) for the management of psychosis

Psychiatr Med. 1991;9(1):25-36.

Authors

M S Easton¹, P G Janicak

Affiliation

¹ Treatment Research Unit, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

PMID: 1673257

Abstract

This article will review the literature on the use of a BZ in schizophrenic nonresponders, other acutely psychotic patients, acute mania and catatonia.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use*
Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
Benzodiazepines
Drug Therapy, Combination
Humans
Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*
Psychotic Disorders / psychology
Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
Schizophrenic Psychology*

Substances

Anti-Anxiety Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Benzodiazepines