[Clonazepam therapy of aberrant behavior in a mentally retarded man]

In this study, the treatment of aberrant behaviour in a mentally handicapped male had failed. No link between the behavioural disorder and social circumstances was found. The subject had epilepsy. This was assumed to be a possible cause of the disorder and on this basis the antiepileptic medication was changed. Clonazepam was added to carbamazepin, and haloperidol was discontinued. The aberrant behaviour stopped. It is argued whether this was due to anticonvulsive effects; or anxiolytic, muscle relaxing and sedative effects. No definite conclusion is offered, although some findings could suggest the first interpretation.