Archive 1995–2023
2004, volume 20, issue 3
Article
Pharmacological treatment for aggressive patients with psychiatric disorders
Małgorzata Rzewuska1
1. Samodzielna Pracownia Farmakoterapii Instytutu Psychiatrii i Neurologii w Warszawie
Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 2004, 3, 293-323
Keywords: dysphoria, aggressive behavior, pharmacotherapy guidelines
Summary
Impulsive, aggressive behavior is common in psychiatric disorders. However, little systematic treatment data exists from controlled trials for this symptom domain. Many of the studies in aggression had methodological limitations.
In this article the author comprehensively, critically review the available data on treatment for psychiatric condition with aggressive behaviors including bipolar, psychotic disorders, agitation associated with dementia and personality disorder. The author concludes with a brief summary of optimal treatment approach.