Risperidone in the treatment of acute stress disorder in physically traumatized in-patients.

Abstract

Although symptoms of acute stress disorder or PTSD in the aftermath of physical trauma may be a reason for psychiatric referral, little has been written on the management of patients in this context. We report the possible benefit of risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, in 4 cases where flashbacks were reported in patients hospitalized for the treatment of physical trauma.

• Authors: I Eidelman, S Seedat, D J Stein
• Journal: Depression and anxiety (Depress Anxiety) Vol. 11 Issue 4 Pg. 187-8 ( 2000) ISSN: 1091-4269 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10945142 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Antipsychotic Agents
• Risperidone

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Adult
• Aged
• Antipsychotic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Arm Injuries (psychology)
• Female
• Foot Injuries (psychology)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neck Injuries (psychology)
• Pelvis (injuries)
• Risperidone (therapeutic use)
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (drug therapy, etiology)