The prescribing of psychotropic drugs in mental health services in Trinidad

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ID14965381
AuthorsShelley Moore (University of the West Indies, corresponding author), Lazara Karelia Montané Jaime (University of the West Indies), Hari Maharajh, Hari D Maharajh, Indar Ramtahal, Sandra D Reid (0000-0003-1176-5044, University of the West Indies System), Sandra Reid, Feroza Sircar Ramsewak (University of the West Indies System), Mala Maharaj
Year2002
Volume12
Issue3
Pages207-214
Publication date2002-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRevista Panamericana de Salud Pública (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1020-4989 • E-ISSN: 1680-5348
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/s1020-49892002000900010
PMID12396640
OpenAlexW2126264184
SCIELO_PIDS1020-49892002000900010
LanguageEN

The prescription patterns of psychotropic drugs in Trinidad revealed the psychiatrists' preferences for traditional psychotropic drugs, the moderate use of anticholinergic drugs, and polypharmacy in some cases, with probable predisposition to adverse drug reactions. Given our results and based on the evaluation of individual patients, consideration should be given to a broader use of the newer antidepressants (SSRIs) and antipsychotics. Unless justified, polypharmacy should be avoided

Drug · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychotropic drug · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Schizophrenia research and treatment

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