Ziprasidone in the Treatment of Delusional Parasitosis

• Hauptverfasser: P. Contreras-Ferrer (Verfasst von), N. Merino de Paz (Verfasst von), M.R. Cejas-Mendez (Verfasst von), M. Rodríguez-Martín (Verfasst von), R. Souto (Verfasst von), M. García Bustínduy (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: Karger Publishers, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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Delusional parasitosis is characterized by a patient's fixed false belief of being infested with parasites or small creatures. The first-line treatment options are typical antipsychotics such as pimozide. However, the accompanying extrapyramidal side effects might limit their use. We report on...