Psychopharmacology of temper outbursts. A review.
Recent studies suggest that several drugs, specifically carbamazepine, propranolol, and lithium, may alleviate rage outbursts. This literature is reviewed and possible mechanisms of action are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects; D000786:Anger / Q000187:drug effects*; D000818:Animals; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D011433:Propranolol / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011889:Rage / Q000187:drug effects*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000187:drug effects
D002220:Carbamazepine; D008094:Lithium; D011433:Propranolol