title: [The "neuroleptic threshold"--a review of the literature].
abstract: The neuroleptic threshold theory raised the expectation that schizophrenic patients could be treated with an optimal, individual neuroleptic dosage, causing no side effects. Although most existing studies do not fulfill current methodological standards, a few methodologically convincing analyses confirm that good clinical results can be achieved with relatively low dosages (4 mg haloperidol equivalent per day). Thus, the neuroleptic threshold theory and methods related to it deserve further research.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik, Technischen Universität München.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kissling
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lauter
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D006220:Haloperidol
vernacular_title: Die "neuroleptische Schwelle"--Eine Literaturübersicht.