Combined pharmacotherapy or polypharmacy?

F. Levy; S. Einfeld; J. Looi

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.1996.tb01568.x

Combined pharmacotherapy or polypharmacy?

F. Levy^*, S. Einfeld, J. Looi

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Abstract

A case of possible 'serotonin syndrome' is reported. The use of combinations of psychotropic medications to treat children with severe behaviour disorders is an increasing trend among paediatricians and child psychiatrists. Some hazards as well as possible advantages are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	265-266
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume	32
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1996.tb01568.x
Publication status	Published - 1996
Externally published	Yes

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