Homicidal Ideation Associated with Low Dose Risperidone in a 10-Year-Old Boy: Subsequently Rage Responded Very Well to Low Dose Clonidine - Case Report

Authors

  • John Lambe Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, PO Box 6047, Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12970/2310-8231.2019.07.01

Keywords:

 Risperidone, homicidal, clonidine, child, neglect.

Abstract

The homicidal ideation that arose when risperidone was prescribed, was an entirely new symptom, and it resolved when risperidone was ceased. An extensive literature search found no similar case reports. The response to clonidine was equally dramatic.

References

Hunt RD, Capper L, O'Connell P. Clonidine in child and adolescent psychiatry. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 1990; 1(1): 87-102. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.1990.1.87

Moore TJ, Glenmullen J, Furberg CD. Prescription drugs associated with reports of violence towards others. PLoS ONE 2010; 5(12): (e15337). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015337

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Published

2019-03-25

Issue

Vol. 7 (2019)

Section

Articles