title: [Psychodynamic psychopharmacology in clinical practice--interpretations of adverse events of pharmacotherapy. Case report].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Psychodynamic psychopharmacology offers possibility of implementation of psychodynamic thinking and interpretations in the process of pharmacotherapy of mental disorders. It can be helpful in improving results of treatment and solving difficulties in it's course.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case report of a female patient after psychotic episode is presented. During the treatment with quetiapine the patient presented complains about adverse effects like weight gain and somnolence. These symptoms (at least partially) resulted from her emotional problems and changed after psychodynamic interpretation. After stopping the medication the patient's reactions to stress and process of separation from her mother changed dramatically. It was probably due to the discontinuation of medication.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In some cases adverse events of medication have not only biological but also emotional roots. If properly recognized they can be interpreted and changed by psychological tools.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Psychodynamic psychopharmacology can be useful in deeper understanding and solving problems in the process of pharmacotherapy of mental disorders.
authors.affiliation: III Klinika Psychiatryczna IPiN w Warszawie.
authors.forename: Sławomir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Murawiec
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001010:Anxiety, Separation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate