Relationship between antipsychotic medication and aggressive events in patients with a psychotic disorder hospitalized for treatment

Abstract Background Disruptive and aggressive behavior is frequent in patients with a psychotic disorder; furthermore, it is a recurrent reason for compulsory admission. Even during treatment, many patients continue to show aggressive behavior. Antipsychotic medication is posed to have anti-aggressi...

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Main Authors: Georgia Tseligkaridou, Stephan T. Egger, Tobias R. Spiller, Lena Schneller, Fritz Frauenfelder, Stefan Vetter, Erich Seifritz, Achim Burrer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04692-1