title: Four cases of obstructive sleep apnea associated with treatment-resistant mania.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Strakowski
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Keck
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Frankenburg
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Alpert
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Teschke
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tohen
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002998:Clonazepam; D014635:Valproic Acid; D008094:Lithium; D010546:Perphenazine