Abstract
The levels of compliance with psychotropic medication in three New Zealand community-based samples are reported. At younger ages psychotropics were not frequently used, only 2 percent of 15 to 34 year olds reporting use during a 24 hour period. Psychotropic drug use was most prevalent among elderly people. However, a substantial proportion, about half, of those prescribed for took lower or less frequent doses than directed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Aged
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Barbiturates
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Benzodiazepines
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Drug Utilization*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Male
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Middle Aged
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New Zealand
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Patient Compliance*
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Phenothiazines
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Psychotropic Drugs*
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Random Allocation
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
Substances
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Barbiturates
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Phenothiazines
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Psychotropic Drugs
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Benzodiazepines