title: Reserpine withdrawal psychosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Samuels
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D012110:Reserpine