Four cases of obstructive sleep apnea associated with treatment-resistant mania.
The authors describe four cases in which obstructive sleep apnea complicated the course and treatment of mania. An association between weight gain, obstructive sleep apnea, and lithium treatment is also illustrated.
Strakowski
S M
SM
McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178.
Hudson
J I
JI
Keck
P E
PE
Wilson
D R
DR
Frankenburg
F R
FR
Alpert
J E
JE
Teschke
G C
GC
Tohen
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010546:Perphenazine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects
D002998:Clonazepam; D014635:Valproic Acid; D008094:Lithium; D010546:Perphenazine