Factors associated with a good response to lithium in aggressive mentally handicapped subjects

Tyrer, Stephen P.; Walsh, Angela; Edwards, Derek E.; Herney, Tom P.; Stephens, D.Alan

doi:10.1016/0278-5846(84)90052-6

Factors associated with a good response to lithium in aggressive mentally handicapped subjects

Twenty-five (25) mentally handicapped in-patient adults with persistent aggressive behaviour took part in a double-blind crossover trial lasting 5 months comparing the effects of lithium with placebo on aspects of aggressive behaviour. All patients were receiving neuroleptic and/or anticonvulsant…