Citation

Becker EA, Crismon ML, Shafer A, Hayat J. Tex. Med. 2009; 105(5): e1-5.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Texas Medical Assn)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19421919

Abstract

This study examined the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on children and adolescents' disruptive behavior. Measures of disruptive behavior were operationally defined as the use of mechanical restraints and emergency medication. No significant relationship between SSRI use and increased agitation, hostility, or self-harm as manifested by the number of mechanical restraints or emergency medications at any time during hospitalization was found.

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