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Lithium Treatment in Schizophrenia and Schizo-Affective Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

N. J. Delva  and
F. J. J. Letemendia
N. J. Delva
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
F. J. J. Letemendia
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Summary

Between one third and one half of schizophrenic patients appear to benefit from treatment with lithium carbonate. An even higher proportion of schizo-affective patients benefit some showing complete recovery. Current unfavourable views on the use of lithium in schizophrenia are contested. Lithium as well as neuroleptics have a place in the treatment of schizophrenia.

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Review Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 141 , Issue 4 , October 1982 , pp. 387 - 400
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1982 

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