Typical neuroleptics in child and adolescent psychiatry

Authors
Gillberg, C
Citation
C. Gillberg, Typical neuroleptics in child and adolescent psychiatry, EUR CHILD A, 9, 2000, pp. 2-8
Citations number
78
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
ISSN journal
10188827 → ACNP
Volume
9
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
2 - 8
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-8827(2000)9:<2:TNICAA>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This paper reviews the use of typical ("old") neuroleptics in the treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Very few methodologically s ound papers have been published in the field. It is concluded that typical neuroleptics should be used sparingly and only in severe and incapacitating disorders such as some psychotic conditions and handicaping tic disorders. Side effects have to be very carefully monitored.