Haloperidol alone or in combination for acute mania.

BACKGROUND: The main objectives in treating mania are to control dangerous behaviour, reduce suicide, produce appropriate acute sedation and shorten the episode of mood disturbance. Among different drugs, haloperidol has for many years been used in treating psychotic patients, but it has a troubles...

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Main Authors: Cipriani, A, Rendell, J, Geddes, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006