Mania possibly induced by desvenlafaxine.
A case is presented of the occurrence of an episode of mania apparently induced by desvenlafaxine, in a patient with a history of major depressive disorder and no apparent history of previous mania or hypo-mania. To our knowledge, this is the first such documented case with this new antidepressant. The discussion focuses on the concept of the bipolar spectrum, and how to view patients who have only become manic while taking antidepressants.
Kalia
Rachna
R
Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA.
Magsalin
Rhanda M
RM
Khan
Ahsan Y
AY
Kahn
David A
DA
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D000069468:Desvenlafaxine Succinate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D003511:Cyclohexanols; D000069468:Desvenlafaxine Succinate