Hypomania induced by escitalopram: 2 case reports.
Two cases, one of recurrent depression and another of major depressive disorder with hypertension switched to hypomania while on escitalopram. Both patients achieved remission with atypical antipsychotics and divalproex. The implications of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
Sharma
Ravi C
RC
Department of Psychiatry, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India. drrcspsy@rediffmail.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015283:Citalopram / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D015283:Citalopram; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors