Induction of mania by L-dopa in a nonbipolar patient.
The authors present a case of mania associated with the prolonged ingestion of large doses of L-dopa. Prior reports relating L-dopa therapy to mania in patients with bipolar disorders are discussed. The induction of a classic manic syndrome by catecholamine augmentation is possible in a nonbipolar individual.
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004298:Dopamine / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy
D007980:Levodopa; D004298:Dopamine