Lorazepam in stupor.
The use of lorazepam in relieving catatonic symptoms is illustrated by the dramatic response in a stuporous patient. The treatment allows further investigations and management. It is recommended that clinicians familiarise themselves with this simple pharmacological intervention.
Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Ungvari
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CM
Leung
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HM
Chiu
D000328:Adult; D002389:Catatonia / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000188:drug therapy*
D008140:Lorazepam