Treatment-resistant catatonic stupor and combined lithium-neuroleptic therapy: a case report.
A case of treatment-resistant catatonic stupor responding to combined lithium-neuroleptic medications is described. As there are no reports in the literature of combined lithium-neuroleptic medications being effective for this potentially life-threatening disorder, the course of recovery is detailed and the risks and complications are noted.
D000328:Adult; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D012560:Schizophrenia, Catatonic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D013888:Thiothixene / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D013888:Thiothixene; D008094:Lithium