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V N Bagadia1, P D Lakdawala, P V Pradhan
1Head & Emeritus Professor, W.H.O. Collaborating Centre in Psychopharmacology, Department of Psychiatry, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay-400 012.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|August 18, 2011
Summary
Lithium carbonate effectively reduced aggressive behavior in seventy percent of patients with varied psychiatric diagnoses. This study highlights lithium
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Aggressive behavior poses significant risks to patient and societal safety.
- Controlling aggression is a priority in managing psychiatric conditions.
- Various treatments for aggression have been explored with limited success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the anti-aggressive effects of lithium carbonate.
- To assess the efficacy of lithium in treatment-resistant patients exhibiting aggression.
Main Methods:
- A six-week open-label trial involving twenty treatment-resistant patients with aggressive behavior.
- Patients received lithium carbonate, with weekly dose adjustments and assessments.
- Aggression levels were measured using a standardized aggression scale.
Main Results:
- Seventy percent of patients showed clinical improvement in aggressive behavior.
- Lithium carbonate was generally well-tolerated during the trial period.
Conclusions:
- Lithium carbonate demonstrates a significant role in managing and controlling aggressive behavior.
- Further research is warranted to explore lithium's efficacy across diverse psychiatric populations.
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