Polydipsia and hyponatremia induced by multiple neuroleptics but not molindone.
A 37 year old patient with chronic schizophrenia developed polydipsia and hyponatremia induced by several neuroleptics. We treated the patient successfully with molindone. The etiology of polydipsia with hyponatremia is discussed.
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Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
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Yeragani
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D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004326:Drinking / Q000187:drug effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007177:Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007211:Indoles / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008972:Molindone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D007211:Indoles; D008972:Molindone