Am J Psychiatry 1990; 147:492-494
Copyright © 1990 by American Psychiatric Association
Trial of fluoxetine added to neuroleptics for treatment-resistant schizophrenic patients
DC Goff, AW Brotman, M Waites and S McCormick
Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Mean ratings of positive and negative symptoms and depression significantly
improved in nine treatment-resistant schizophrenic patients who completed a
6-week open trial of fluoxetine added to their neuroleptics. The authors
identify differences between responders and nonresponders and recommend
controlled trials.