title: Alprazolam-induced mania: two clinical cases.
abstract: Two patients treated with alprazolam had histories suggestive of a bipolar disorder and developed lithium-responsive manic episodes. The authors caution that treatment with alprazolam may be complicated by the induction of mania.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Arana
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pearlman
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Shader
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000525:Alprazolam; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium; D000525:Alprazolam