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Maintaining schizophrenic patients on benzodiazepines

R Kimhi1, Y Barak, A Ring

  • 1Y. Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.

Schizophrenia Research
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Benzodiazepines (BZDs) were studied as a sole maintenance treatment for schizophrenia. Patients on BZDs alone for schizophrenia maintenance showed long illness duration, few hospitalizations, and low dose response.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been researched for schizophrenia treatment since the 1960s.
  • The use of BZDs as monotherapy for schizophrenia maintenance has received limited attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of ambulatory schizophrenic patients receiving only BZD maintenance treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records was conducted.
  • The study focused on out-patients receiving BZD monotherapy for schizophrenia maintenance.

Main Results:

  • Patients on BZD maintenance therapy for schizophrenia were characterized by a long duration of illness.
  • These patients also exhibited a low number of hospitalizations.

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  • A relatively low dose response to BZDs was observed in this patient group.

    • Conclusions:

    • Benzodiazepine monotherapy may be a viable option for maintaining certain schizophrenia patients in an outpatient setting.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term efficacy and safety of BZD monotherapy in schizophrenia.