title: Prediction of outcome in schizophrenia using the subjective response to a test dose of a neuroleptic.
abstract: Twenty four patients meeting R.D.C. criteria for schizophrenia were assessed using the B.P.R.S. before starting neuroleptics. They were then given a standardized test dose of haloperidol. Their subjective response to the test dose was assessed 4 hours later by a blind rater. The B.P.R.S. ratings were repeated after 3 weeks of neuroleptic treatment. A dysphoric response to the test dose was associated with a poor therapeutic outcome. The implications of these findings are discussed.
authors: Consultant Psychiatrist, Davis Institute of Neuropsychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi.
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