02. General Principles: Treatment Goals and Drug Selection
Key Points
- The combination of an antipsychotic and a benzodiazepine (haloperidol + lorazepam) works better than either alone
- Benzodiazepines are used to provide sedation, reduction of anxiety and control of withdrawal symptoms
- Higher than recommended doses do not work faster
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