Vitamin C in the treatment of schizophrenia

Int J Neurosci. 1993 Jan;68(1-2):67-71. doi: 10.3109/00207459308994261.

Abstract

This report concerns a 37-year-old chronic schizophrenic patient who derived substantial benefit from the addition of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to his neuroleptic treatment. The case highlights the potential usefulness of vitamin C as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of chronic schizophrenia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Haloperidol / administration & dosage
  • Haloperidol / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Haloperidol
  • Ascorbic Acid