Benzodiazepines in Schizophrenia: Nemesis or Nirvana?
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Contrariwise, BDZs help acute agitation in schizophrenia safely, especially if given concomitantly with an antipsychotic (commonly haloperidol) with the exception of olanzapine/clozapine for a theoretical risk of cardiopulmonary collapse. It secures fragmented sleep, a common relapse signature. It combats anxiety, a core symptom domain in schizophrenia that is often under‐recognized and under‐treated but contributes largely to treatment resistance.
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