PMID: 6109720Feb 1, 1981Paper

Medical and legal implications of side effects from neuroleptic drugs. A round-table discussion

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
R CancroL Tancredi

Abstract

The side effects that may occur during treatment of schizophrenia with neuroleptic drugs are fully examined. Included are autonomic, extrapyramidal, other CNS, endocrine and metabolic, allergic, and skin and eye side effects. The differences between the side effect profiles of various antipsychotic drugs are noted. The restrictions imposed by laws designed to protect the patients's rights are evaluated with regard to the side effects of neuroleptic drugs. The meaning of informed consent is delineated.

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