Lorazepam in a schizophrenic patient with relapsing-remitting catatonia:
A case report
- Soumitra Das,
- Sakshi Prasad,
- Sheryl Deva,
- Thirunavukkarasu Sivashankari,
- Francis Agyemang,
- Ashish Sarangi
Soumitra Das
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Corresponding Author:sam.psych@yahoo.com
Author ProfileSakshi Prasad
Vinnitskij Natsionalnij Medichnij Universitet
Author ProfileSheryl Deva
Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Author ProfileThirunavukkarasu Sivashankari
V N Karazin Kharkiv National University
Author ProfileAbstract
Significant element of recurrent catatonia is a history of brief
episodes separated by periodic relapses. Misdiagnosis of recurrent
catatonia can lead to inappropriate management. It has been associated
with mortality from dehydration, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and
pneumonia when untreated. Catatonia is responsive to benzodiazepines and
ECT regardless of the condition.