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Review
. 2007 Feb;9(1):53-62.
doi: 10.1007/s11920-007-0010-1.

Medications in the treatment of borderline personality disorder 2006

Deanna Mercer  1
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Review

Medications in the treatment of borderline personality disorder 2006

Deanna Mercer. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2007 Feb.

Abstract

This review covers all significant randomized controlled trials and open trials of medications for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. New developments in the effectiveness of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics are discussed. Differences were found in the effectiveness of medications based on the presence or absence of depression and significant anger symptoms. Medications continue to be recommended as adjuncts to psychotherapy. Most of the trials discussed require replication, and more trials that investigate the effectiveness of medications in combination with psychotherapy are recommended.

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