Clozapine in the elderly.
The authors reviewed the use of clozapine in eight patients over age 65 years with treatment-resistant psychoses. Six patients improved. Two patients became more confused. The authors suggest that clozapine be considered in treating elderly psychotic patients, and that its use need not be restricted to schizophrenic patients.
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McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178.
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D000368:Aged; D003024:Clozapine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003024:Clozapine