title: Venlafaxine-induced mania.
abstract: Venlafaxine is a novel antidepressant with a rapid onset of action. It is highly efficacious in the treatment of depression and in comparison to the traditional thcyclic antidepressants, it has a favourable side effects profile. Although effective, venlafaxine too carries a risk for manic switch in bipolar affective disorder patients. Give the paucity of literature, we report a case of venlafaxine induced mania and discuss the possible neurochemical underpinnings of this adversity.
authors.affiliation: K. JAGADHEESAN, M.D., Senior Resident, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi-834006. jagpsy@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jagadheesan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sandil
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ram