[Use of psychotropic drugs in general somatic practice]

The present study is based on the results of a survey which has revealed psychic disorders in patients with general somatic diseases, who constituted 38.4% of the total number of the examined individuals. The proposed differentiation of the conditions for treating with psychotropic drugs of the given group of patients takes into account the clinical characteristics of psychic disturbances. Psychopharmacologic therapy is characterized by brief courses of treatment with low doses of psychotropic drugs in combination with psychotherapy and social influences. The authors proved advisability of further expansion of the network of psychiatric offices in community polyclinics.