Intermittent Explosive Disorder

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Also known as:  Behavioral Dyscontrol;  Dyscontrol;  Episodic Dyscontrol Syndrome

 

Description

Intermittent Explosive Disorder is an uncommon disorder that usually commences during childhood;  characterized by repeated outbursts of violent, aggressive behavior in otherwise normal persons.  Such outbursts are markedly out of proportion to the event that provokes it.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Prescribed Medications

 Gabapentin may alleviate Intermittent Explosive Disorder. 

 Propranolol (30 - 300 mg per day) may alleviate some cases of Intermittent Explosive Disorder.  [1]

 

Smart Drugs

 Dilantin may alleviate some cases of Intermittent Explosive Disorder. 

 

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