Does antipsychotic withdrawal provoke psychosis? Review of the literature on rapid onset psychosis (supersensitivity psychosis) and withdrawal‐related relapse

@article{Moncrieff2006DoesAW,
  title={Does antipsychotic withdrawal provoke psychosis? Review of the literature on rapid onset psychosis (supersensitivity psychosis) and withdrawal‐related relapse},
  author={J. Moncrieff},
  journal={Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica},
  year={2006},
  volume={114}
}
  • J. Moncrieff
  • Published 2006
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
    • Objective:  To examine the evidence that discontinuation of long‐term antipsychotic medication, including clozapine, may provoke a psychotic episode. 
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