TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Beta adrenergic blocking medications for aggressive or self-injurious mentally retarded persons
JO  - American journal on mental retardation
A1  - Ruedrich, S. L.
A1  - Grush, L.
A1  - Wilson, Jonathan
SP  - 110
EP  - 119
VL  - 95
IS  - 1
N2  - The psychopharmacologic treatment of persons with mental retardation who exhibit aggressive or self-injurious syndromes is varied and controversial. Many psychotropic agents (e.g., antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, lithium, psychostimulants, anticonvulsants, and narcotic antagonists) have been used; currently, none of these have been studied sufficiently to recommend them unequivocally, and most have serious potential side effects. A new group of medications, blockers of the beta-adrenergic function of the sympathetic nervous system, have been postulated to have efficacy in some aggressive or self-injurious persons. This literature was reviewed, a relevant case report presented, and concerns raised regarding premature endorsement of beta-blocking medications before they have been adequately studied.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0895-8017
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -