Seponering versus fortsat behandling med antipsykotika af demente patienter - en gennemgang af et Cochranereview
Engelsk titel: Withdrawal versus continuation of antipsychotic drugs in people with dementia
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Författare:
Lolk, Annette
Email: annette.lolk@rsyd.dk
Språk: Dan
Antal referenser: 7
Dokumenttyp:
Kommentar
UI-nummer: 14117542
Sammanfattning
Antipsychotics are often prescribed for treatment of psychiatric symptoms. The efficacy is very limited and must be weighed against the risk of adverse effects. A Cochrane review
included randomized, placebo-controlled trials comparing an antipsychotic withdrawal with continuing treatment. Nine studies (606 patients) were included. Only in two studies with
patients who had responded to antipsychotic treatment, withdrawal resulted in an increased risk of relapse. Withdrawal of antipsychotics should be incorporated in daily practice in
primary care.