The rational use of medications in acute psychotic presentations -- the case for less is more.
Awad
A George
AG
Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, and Chief of Psychiatry, Humber River Regional Hospital, Toronto, Ont, Canada.
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D018692:Antimanic Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D014635:Valproic Acid; D003006:Clopenthixol; D000077152:Olanzapine; D002746:Chlorpromazine