Abstract
Psychotropic medications play an important role in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive subjects suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders or other acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related symptomatology. The quality of life of these patients can be significantly improved by the appropriate use of these agents. Various aspects of psychopharmacology that are relevant to HIV-positive patients include assessment of efficacy, tolerability, drug-drug interactions, and effects on cognition. These topics need further investigation and require focused research efforts. This report highlights current research needs and presents specific recommendations that emerged at a recent meeting on psychopharmacology for HIV-positive patients organized by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 293-297 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Psychopharmacology bulletin |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- HIV-positive
- psychopharmacology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Pharmacology (medical)