Algorithm for the treatment of acute psychotic episodes

Most acute psychotic episodes are regarded as indicators of schizophrenia. We developed an algorithm for the treatment of such episodes. In Japan, psy chiatrists tend to prescribe two or more neuroleptics at once, but is thoug ht that using a single neuroleptic is better, and the algorithm we report i s based on this view. Since there are few reports on how to choose and use a single neuroleptic in Japan, our method is simply an example, with insuff icient scientific support. It will need to be revised in future.