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Case Reports
. 1983 Dec;3(6):338-42.

Intravenous lorazepam in neuroleptic-induced catatonia

G L Fricchione, N H Cassem, D Hooberman, D Hobson
  • PMID: 6139391
Case Reports

Intravenous lorazepam in neuroleptic-induced catatonia

G L Fricchione et al. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 1983 Dec.

Abstract

Presented here are four cases of catatonic reactions which were felt to be neuroleptic induced. Intravenous lorazepam was rapidly effective in reversing the catatonia and attendant symptoms. Lorazepam's previous uses and pharmacological profile are discussed. Reviewed briefly are catatonia and its neuroleptic-induced forms. Possible mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effect of intravenous lorazepam in these cases are then examined.

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