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Table 5 Treatment options

From: The nosological significance of Folie à Deux: a review of the literature

 

Primary N (%)

Secondary N (%)

Separation only

5 (11.9)

8 (19.0%)

Separation and medication

14 (33.3)

13 (30.9)

Medication alone

30 (71.4)

26 (61.9)

 

Antipsychotics 15 (35.7)

Antipsychotics 9 (21.4)

 

Antidepressants 1 (2.4)

Antidepressants 2 (4.8)

 

Non specified 14 (33.3)

Non specified 15 (35.7)

Medication in combination

5 (11.9)

2 (4.8)

 

Mood stabilisers/antipsychotics 4 (9.5)

Mood stabilisers/antipsychotics 2 (4.8)

 

Antidepressants/antipsychotics 1 (2.4)

 

Psychotherapy

2 (4.8)

6 (14.3)

ECT

1 (2.4)

0 (0)

Others

0 (0)

1 (2.4)*

  1. (*) Cardio conversion