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What causes intense anger after a hemorrhagic stroke?
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My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke almost 4 years ago. He had been displaying displaying brief, but intense, anger over the past several months. He has been prescribed different anti-anxiety medications but had reactions to all of them (Fluoxetine, Buspirone, Alprazolam). The frequency and intensity seem to be getting worse. I read that the anger may be caused by lesions in the part of the brain responsible for producing serotonin. Are there medications that may address this?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Mostly lessons in the right side of the brain or on frontal region makes a person express anger in excess amounts. Mood stabilizers at low dose might help to reduce anger. Anyways, there is a reaction to antidepressants so low dose mood stabilizers help to a significant level. Daily walk, exercise 2-3 times per week may help reduce anger. Proper sleep is a must. I hope I have cleared your query. Feel free to ask further questions.