Ziprasidone in the Treatment of Delusional Parasitosis

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 a pat...

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Main Authors: P. Contreras-Ferrer, N. Merino de Paz, M.R. Cejas-Mendez, M. Rodríguez-Martín, R. Souto, M. García Bustínduy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/341112