Use of propranolol to decrease aggressive outbursts in younger patients. Open study reveals potentially favorable outcome

Samuel Kuperman; Mark A Stewart

doi:10.1016/s0033-3182(87)72521-3

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Use of propranolol to decrease aggressive outbursts in younger patients. Open study reveals potentially favorable outcome

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Use of propranolol to decrease aggressive outbursts in younger patients. Open study reveals potentially favorable outcome

Samuel Kuperman and Mark A Stewart

Psychosomatics (Washington, D.C.), Vol.28(6), pp.315-319

06/1987

DOI: 10.1016/s0033-3182(87)72521-3

PMID: 3432546

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Abstract

The effect of the β-blocker propranolol on the frequency and intensity of aggressive outbursts was studied in 16 patients aged four to 24 years, including eight with mild to severe mental retardation. Ten of the 16 were rated as responders, including six of the eight retarded patients. Guidelines are presented for selecting patients for a treatment trial, for adjusting dosage, and for monitoring vital signs.

Child Behavior Disorders - drug therapy

Humans

Propranolol - therapeutic use

Adolescent

Child, Preschool

Adult

Female

Male

Aggression - drug effects

Child

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Title: Subtitle: Use of propranolol to decrease aggressive outbursts in younger patients. Open study reveals potentially favorable outcome
Creators: Samuel Kuperman
Mark A Stewart
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Psychosomatics (Washington, D.C.), Vol.28(6), pp.315-319
Publisher: England
DOI: 10.1016/s0033-3182(87)72521-3
PMID: 3432546
ISSN: 0033-3182
eISSN: 1545-7206
Language: English
Date published: 06/1987
Academic Unit: Psychiatry; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Record Identifier: 9984003915202771

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