[Mania following the use of a decongestant].
We report on the case of a 56-year-old woman with no psychiatric history who had a manic episode after taking a decongestant containing pseudoephedrine (a secondary or organic mania). The aetiology, differential diagnosis, treatment and risk factors for a manic episode are discussed. In addition, we review published articles on the subject of mania induced by pseudoephedrine.
Stuer
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Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis Heilig Hart, Ieper, België. katrien.stuer@gmail.com
Claes
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D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D004809:Ephedrine