Posted by SLS on May 28, 2010, at 21:54:35
In reply to why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
> I have been reading that benzodiazapines are the treatment of choice for catatonia. Why would this work?
>
> Linkadge
I really don't know, but...Catatonia is characterized by muscle rigidity or other motoric disturbances. I don't know if muscle relaxation is helpful or not. However, there is disinhibition, which may allow for increased release of dopamine in motor areas.
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