Journal of psychosomatic research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparative efficacy study of haloperidol, olanzapine and risperidone in delirium.
The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of second-generation antipsychotics olanzapine and risperidone vs. haloperidol in patients of delirium admitted to medical and surgical wards. ⋯ Risperidone and olanzapine are as efficacious as haloperidol in the treatment of delirium.