Moclobemide discontinuation syndrome predominantly presenting with influenza-like symptoms.
A case of moclobemide discontinuation syndrome who predominantly presented with influenza-like symptoms is presented. Sertraline treatment did not modify the symptoms, which may suggest different mechanisms with regard to different antidepressant drug discontinuation syndromes. Implications for clinical care are reviewed.
Curtin
Francois
F
Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. francois.curtin@swissmedic.ch
Berney
Patricia
P
Kaufmann
Christophe
C
D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008875:Middle Aged; D020912:Moclobemide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage; D020280:Sertraline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D020912:Moclobemide; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; D020280:Sertraline