L'UTILIZZO DEI FARMACI ANTICONVULSIVANTI NELLA TERAPIA DELLE PSICOSI

A. C. Altamura; M. G. Carta

L'UTILIZZO DEI FARMACI ANTICONVULSIVANTI NELLA TERAPIA DELLE PSICOSI

Translated title of the contribution: The use of antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of major psychotic disorders

A. C. Altamura, M. G. Carta

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

The antiepileptic drugs are widely used in the treatment of disorders as schizophrenia or affective syndromes. Drugs like CBZ, Clonazepam, Valproic Acid are rarely administered as monotherapy more often as polytherapy. The combination seems to offer some advantages in comparison to monotherapy. However possible side effects should be carefully considered since no superiority over conventional antipsychotic medications has been shown. In conclusion the therapy with antiepileptics is still a second choice therapy but is indicated in drug resistant patients.

Translated title of the contribution	The use of antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of major psychotic disorders
Original language	Italian
Pages (from-to)	131-133
Number of pages	3
Journal	Bollettino - Lega Italiana contro l'Epilessia
Issue number	84
Publication status	Published - 1993

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Clinical Neurology

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