Steven R Hirsch , Rahul Manchanda , Malcolm P.I Weller
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Abstract
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1. Nine schizophrenic patients with florid symptoms were treated openly with d-propranolol. The mean dose was 1329 mg/day and the mean duration of treatment was 3.1 weeks.
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2. Results showed seven out of nine patients improved. Significant change in the schizophrenia subscore of BPRS was observed. Side effects of concern were seen in two patients.
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3. The implications of this therapeutic effect are discussed.