Paper Title

Atypical neuroleptics in the treatment of aggressiveness and hostility in schizophrenic patients

Authors

Profile picture of Peer Briken
Peer Briken
Profile picture of med. Evangelia Nika
med. Evangelia Nika
Profile picture of Michael Krausz
Michael Krausz

Keywords

  • Schizophrenia
  • Aggressive Symptoms
  • Atypical Neuroleptics
  • Typical Neuroleptics
  • Risperidone
  • Olanzapine
  • Clozapine
  • Depot Neuroleptics
  • Medication Compliance
  • Aggression Treatment
  • Systematic Review
  • Clinical Psychiatry
  • Acute Aggression
  • Persistent Aggression
  • Antipsychotic Therapy

Journal

Advances in Neurology Psychiatry External link

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DOI

DOI Icon 10.1055/s-2002-20501

Publication Info

Volume: 70 | Issue: 03 | Pages: 139-144

Published On

March, 2002

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Abstract

The treatment of aggressive symptoms in schizophrenic patients is a relevant clinical problem. We systematically review the efficacy of the different atypical neuroleptics on acute or persistent aggressive symptoms also regarding methodological problems. Currently typical neuroleptics are still first choice in treating acute aggressive symptoms, while risperidone and olanzapine could be alternatives. In persistent aggression clozapin shows the best specific results. Typical depot neuroleptics should be considered in cases when medication compliance is a problem.

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