Verapamil treatment of acute mania.
Six acutely manic patients were openly treated with verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, as part of their medication regimen in an inpatient setting. All patients had a prompt reduction in their manic symptoms and have been maintained on this medication. Further controlled trials of verapamil in acute mania seem warranted.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D014700:Verapamil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014700:Verapamil