Reserpine withdrawal psychosis.
A case of reserpine withdrawal psychosis is reported. This uncommon condition is described as a true withdrawal psychosis and may be due to dopamine receptor supersensitivity.
Samuels
A H
AH
Department of Psychiatry, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
Taylor
A J
AJ
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D012110:Reserpine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*
D012110:Reserpine