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Use of Benzodiazepines to "Iead In" or “Top Up" Nonsedating Antipsychotics

Benzodiazepines hove been useful to either "lead in" or "top up" a nonsedating antipsychotic.
When patients are agitated, it may be beneficial to augment with a benzodiazepine just for a short time when the nonsedating antipsychotic is initiated. Thus the benzodiazepine is used as a "lead in" to the nonsedating anti-psychotic.
Once the nonsedating antipsychotic has been titrated to its full dose, then the benzodiazepine can be slowly tapered. Additionally, during the maintenance phase of the antipsychotic it can be helpful to use a benzodiazepine as a "top up" when needed by the patient.