Approaching long-term neuroleptic treatment of schizophrenia.
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.
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations