Seroquel vs. Depakote for Impulsivity and Aggression in Teens
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 5, Number 3, March 2007
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv5n3/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Antipsychotics | Mood Stabilizers
William Carpenter, MD
We often see teenagers with co-occurring bipolar disorder and aggressive/impulsive behaviors. While Depakote is often effective, we also often prescribe atypical antipsychotics. A new post-hoc analysis provides some
evidence to bolster that practice.
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William Carpenter, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Schizophrenia Bulletin; Professor, Psychiatry and Pharmacology, and Director, Maryland Psychiatric Research Center University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
Dr. Carpenter has disclosed that he has served as a consultant to Alza, AstraZeneca, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Merck, Pfizer, and Solvay/Wyeth, and that he has received less than $5,000 for each consultancy. Dr. Carlat has reviewed and edited the content to ensure a balanced and unbiased presentation.