Clozapine in the elderly

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 1994 Apr-Jun;7(2):129-32. doi: 10.1177/089198879400700209.

Abstract

The authors reviewed the use of clozapine in eight patients over age 65 years with treatment-resistant psychoses. Six patients improved. Two patients became more confused. The authors suggest that clozapine be considered in treating elderly psychotic patients, and that its use need not be restricted to schizophrenic patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Clozapine / administration & dosage
  • Clozapine / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Clozapine