Catatonia: What next after benzodiazepines and ECT?

This article was first published on July 14, 2024. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on July 14, 2024. I’m sure that everyone reading this article knows that the first-line treatments for catatonia are: – Benzodiazepines, especially intravenous lorazepam. – Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). What if both these modalities—benzodiazepines and ECT—are either not effective or…