The course of a seasonal bipolar disorder influenced by caffeine.
A longitudinal case report shows a sudden remission of the severe course of a seasonal bipolar disorder after 10 years of psychopharmacological treatments. The discontinuation of heavy caffeine intake appears to have contributed to the outcome.
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Clinica Psichiatrica, Università degli Studi, Cagliari, Italy.
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D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D002110:Caffeine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012621:Seasons
D002110:Caffeine; D008094:Lithium; D006220:Haloperidol; D002746:Chlorpromazine