title: Diazepam for catatonia.
abstract: Intravenous diazepam rapidly relieved catatonic immobility in two schizophrenic patients, and oral diazepam maintained this therapeutic effect. Diazepam may be an immediately available and effective treatment for some patients with life-threatening catatonic disorders.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012560:Schizophrenia, Catatonic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D003975:Diazepam