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).

Psychopharmacology in HIV-positive patients: research perspectives

VITIELLO, BENEDETTO;
1996-01-01

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).
1996
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AIDS Dementia Complex; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anti-HIV Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Drug Interactions; Guidelines as Topic; HIV Infections; Humans
Vitiello, B; Stover, E S
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