title: Increased CSF cortisol levels after neuroleptic treatment in schizophrenia.
abstract: The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentration of cortisol was determined in schizophrenic patients drug-free and on neuroleptics, compared to healthy controls, and in schizophrenics before and during neuroleptic treatment. Neuroleptics significantly increased the CSF concentrations of cortisol in these patients.
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Gattaz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hannak
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Beckmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D008297:Male; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D006854:Hydrocortisone