Induction of mania by rTMS: report of two cases.
There is some evidence that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may be effective in treating depression. Using an intensive methodology of rTMS in two drug-resistant patients, we observed a good antidepressant effect, but also, induction of manic symptoms.
Sakkas
Pavlos
P
Department of Psychiatry, University of Athens, 74 Vas. Sophias Avenue, Athens 115 28, Greece. psakkas@cc.uoa.gr
Mihalopoulou
Panajiota
P
Mourtzouhou
Polyxeni
P
Psarros
Costas
C
Masdrakis
Vassilios
V
Politis
Antonis
A
Christodoulou
George N
GN
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D019233:Retreatment
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents