Erotomania induced by venlafaxine: a case study.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a never previously reported case of erotomania induced by venlafaxine and highlight the effect of antidepressants on the dopaminergic system.


METHODS
A case of erotomania is described.


RESULTS
Erotomania occurring in two separate occasions developed after treatment with high doses of venlafaxine. The episode remitted only after lowering the dose of the venlafaxine.


CONCLUSIONS
Erotomania may occur with agents such as antidepressants. The dopamine neurotransmission of mood can provide further evidence for the development of newer classes of antidepressants.
Adamou
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St Martins Hospital, Canterbury, United Kingdom. a_marios@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003702:Delusions / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008149:Love; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D003511:Cyclohexanols; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride