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

Depress Anxiety. 2000;11(4):187-8. doi: 10.1002/1520-6394(2000)11:4<187::AID-DA9>3.0.CO;2-C.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 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*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / etiology*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Risperidone