A case of obsessive-compulsive disorder related to AIDS: psychopharmacologic treatment.
It is well known that delusions, obsessions and phobic reactions may centre on items which are of current topical interest. We report a case of obsessive-compulsive disorder manifested primarily by intrusive thoughts about AIDS. The patient eventually responded to an unusual combination of medications.
Schechter
J B
JB
Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Myers
M F
MF
Solyom
L
L
D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D002997:Clomipramine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003702:Delusions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005239:Fear / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role; D014364:Tryptophan / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014364:Tryptophan; D008094:Lithium; D002997:Clomipramine