Respiratory arrest and oversedation in an adolescent given intramuscular clonazepam for rapid tranquillization.

Many young people in forensic adolescent units require intramuscular medication for rapid tranquillization. The efficacy and safety of the medications used is not well reported in this age group. Here we report a case of a 14-year-old girl experiencing severe oversedation and respiratory compromise on two occasions following intramuscular clonazepam.

Aripiprazole use combined with depot antipsychotic medication: two cases demonstrating its ability to reduce prolactin levels in an adolescent forensic hospital.

Many patients maintained on depot medication have raised prolactin levels, which can lead to a range of long-term medical problems. The addition of aripiprazole can reduce prolactin levels and restore sexual function in these patients. The cases described demonstrate the potential role of aripiprazole in a forensic setting.