title: Benzodiazepines (BZ) for the management of psychosis.
abstract: This article will review the literature on the use of a BZ in schizophrenic nonresponders, other acutely psychotic patients, acute mania and catatonia.
authors.affiliation: Treatment Research Unit, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Easton
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Janicak
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines