Table 3 Comparison of pharmacological treatment patterns between acute and maintenance phases for the treatment of CIP (N = 317)
Prescription patterns | Acute phase (N) | Maintenance phase (N) |
|---|---|---|
Monotherapy with antipsychotics | 56 (17.9%) | 103 (32.9%) |
Combination of antipsychotics with other psychotropic drugs | ||
• + Benzodiazepines | 108 (34.5%) | 5 (1.6%) |
• + Antidepressants | 45 (14.4%) | 155 (49.5%) |
• + Antidepressants and benzodiazepines | 81 (25.9%) | 7 (2.2%) |
• Other combinations | 23 (7.3%) | 43 (13.7%) |