Table 3 Differences in the clinical presentation of benzodiazepine withdrawal catatonia and clozapine withdrawal catatonia
From: Review of withdrawal catatonia: what does this reveal about clozapine?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal catatonia | Clozapine withdrawal catatonia | |
|---|---|---|
Dose of treatment | Average-high (benzodiazepine dose) | Average (clozapine dose) |
Duration of treatment | Long term | Long term |
Accompanying psychotic symptoms | Prevalent | Very prevalent |
Response rate to treatment with benzodiazepines | High | Low |
Most effective treatments | Benzodiazepines | Clozapine, ECT |
Time to response | Minutes to hours | Days to weeks |
