Abstract
Benzodiazepines are recommended for the treatment of Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), although it is unclear which may be more helpful. Two out-patients with LSD-induced HPPD were successfully treated with clonazepam. They had not responded to low potency benzodiazepines or low doses of classic antipsychotics. After clonazepam discontinuation they reported a marked improvement and only mild symptomatology which persisted during a six month follow-up period. High potency benzodiazepines like clonazepam, which has serotonergic properties, may be superior to low-potency benzodiazepines in the treatment of some patients with LSD-induced HPPD.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-136 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health