BMJ : British medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Rapid tranquillisation for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms: a randomised trial of midazolam versus haloperidol plus promethazine.
To compare two widely used drug treatments for people with aggression or agitation due to mental illness. ⋯ Both treatments were effective. Midazolam was more rapidly sedating than haloperidol-promethazine, reducing the time people are exposed to aggression. Adverse effects and resources to deal with them should be considered in the choice of the treatment.