Technique of fluphenazine decanoate therapy in acute schizophrenic illnesses

F.D. can be safely used as the phenothiazine of first choice in the management of acute schizophrenic illness, either alone or in combination with other neuroleptics if necessary for additional sedation. Usually 2 - 5 ccs im are needed to effect remission. Striopallidal symptoms are the major problem but these are usually manageable. The advantages of this regime are discussed.