Effects of verapamil on tardive dyskinesia and psychosis in schizophrenic patients.
Nine hospitalized schizophrenic patients with tardive dyskinesia were treated with the calcium-channel antagonist verapamil under single-blind conditions. The tardive dyskinesia and activation scores decreased, and the anxiety/depression scores increased. The changes were small but statistically significant.
Reiter
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Psychiatry Service, New York Veterans Administration Medical Center, NY 10010.
Adler
L
L
Angrist
B
B
Peselow
E
E
Rotrosen
J
J
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D014700:Verapamil / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D014700:Verapamil