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Anticholinergic drugs in psychiatry
1Academic Unit of Human Psychopharmacology, Homerton Hospital, London, UK.
International Clinical Psychopharmacology
|October 1, 1989
Abstract:
This paper summarizes the research evidence pertaining to the use of anticholinergic drugs in psychiatric practice. Indications for use, efficacy and unwanted effects are discussed. The questions of withdrawal, association with tardive dyskinesia and abuse of these drugs is also covered. Finally there are some general recommendations regarding clinical use.