Medications for aggressiveness in prison: focus on oxcarbazepine.
The literature regarding the use of medication for impulsive aggression, both in a prison setting and outside of prison, is briefly reviewed. The rationale for using oxcarbazepine for impulsive aggression in prison is presented, focusing on the evidence (though limited) of efficacy, the lack of frequent significant side effects, and the cost/benefit ratio, compared with other options.
Psychopharmacology Research Association of Princeton, 601 Ewing Street, Suite A-12, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA. jmattesmd@verizon.net
Jeffrey A
JA
Mattes
D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects*; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D000078330:Oxcarbazepine; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002220:Carbamazepine; D000078330:Oxcarbazepine