Topiramate-induced psychosis in patients with essential tremor: report of 2 cases.
Two patients with essential tremor who had no psychiatric history developed symptoms of psychosis (visual hallucinations, paranoia, and vivid dreams) 3 days after starting topiramate (25 mg BID) for tremor control. All adverse symptoms resolved several days after topiramate was discontinued.
Zesiewicz
Theresa A
TA
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, 33612, USA. tzesiewi@hsc.usf.edu
Tullidge
Archer
A
Tidwell
Jonathan
J
Sullivan
Kelly L
KL
Hauser
Robert A
RA
D020329:Essential Tremor / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005632:Fructose / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D000077236:Topiramate
D000077236:Topiramate; D005632:Fructose