Citation

Mattes JA. J. Am. Acad. Psychiatry Law 2012; 40(2): 234-238.

Affiliation

Psychopharmacology Research Association of Princeton, 601 Ewing Street, Suite A-12, Princeton, NJ 08540. jmattesmd@verizon.net.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, Publisher American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22635296

Abstract

The literature regarding the use of medication for impulsive aggression, both in a prison setting and outside of prison, is briefly reviewed. The rationale for using oxcarbazepine for impulsive aggression in prison is presented, focusing on the evidence (though limited) of efficacy, the lack of frequent significant side effects, and the cost/benefit ratio, compared with other options.

Language: en