Obsessive-compulsive symptom exacerbation following cortisone treatment.
We here report a case of obsessive-compulsive symptom exacerbation during cortisone therapy in an adult patient without organic brain disorder. Possible clinical and pathophysiological considerations are discussed.
Grabe
H J
HJ
Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bonn, Germany.
Freyberger
H J
HJ
Maier
W
W
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D003348:Cortisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003348:Cortisone; D011241:Prednisone