Delusional parasitosis associated with phenelzine.
A woman developed delusional parasitosis when taking phenelzine. The delusion occurred in an agitated hypomanic state and was preceded by an intense pruritus. It completely remitted following withdrawal of phenelzine combined with a low dose of haloperidol (1 mg/day) for several days. This unusual psychopathology is probably encountered more by dermatologists than by mental health professionals.
Aizenberg
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Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Schwartz
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B
Zemishlany
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D000368:Aged; D003702:Delusions / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010624:Phenelzine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000523:psychology*; D012008:Recurrence
D010624:Phenelzine