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Antipsychotics for Amphetamine Psychosis. A Systematic Review
Dimy Fluyau1, Paroma Mitra2, Kervens Lorthe3
1School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|November 5, 2019
Summary
Antipsychotic medications effectively treat amphetamine psychosis, reducing positive and negative symptoms. While side effects vary, these drugs offer a viable treatment option when managed individually.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Differentiating amphetamine psychosis from schizophrenia can be challenging.
- Antipsychotic use for amphetamine psychosis is limited due to potential side effects and the belief that episodes are self-limiting.
- Untreated amphetamine psychosis may lead to persistent psychosis, emotional, and cognitive issues.
Conclusions:
- Antipsychotics appear effective for managing both positive and negative symptoms of amphetamine psychosis.
- Individualized patient assessment is crucial to balance efficacy with potential side effect risks.
- Further research may be needed to establish optimal treatment protocols.
Keywords:
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