Conversion from conventional to atypical neuroleptics - recommendations for inpatient and outpatient treatment

Authors
Lambert, M Moritz, S Haasen, C Naber, D
Citation
M. Lambert et al., Conversion from conventional to atypical neuroleptics - recommendations for inpatient and outpatient treatment, NERVENARZT, 71(11), 2000, pp. 859
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NERVENARZT
ISSN journal
00282804 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-2804(200011)71:11<859:CFCTAN>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The introduction of atypical antipsychotics has presented new options for t he pharmacological treatment of schizophrenic patients. It is assumed that in the near future, neuroleptic medication will shift from conventional to atypical antipsychotics for an increasing number of patients. The present a rticle addresses guidelines for the conversion from conventional to atypica l neuroleptics in inpatient and outpatient settings.