Rapid efficacy of aripiprazole in the treatment of catatonic depression/catatonia with consideration of the drug's unique receptor profile: a case report - PubMed
Catatonia is a widespread problem in psychiatric hospitals as approximately 10% of patients present with catatonic symptoms upon admission. Catatonia carries the risk of severe, even fatal complications. The first line treatment is usually electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or benzodiazepines, but ECT …