title: Quetiapine-induced manic episode: a paradox for contemplation.
abstract: A 24-year-old man with bipolar disorder who was started on quetiapine as an adjunct to valproate (mood stabiliser) after a depressive episode switched to a manic episode while on the drug. The manic episode resolved following the withdrawal of quetiapine. This case illustrates the rare possibility of quetiapine emergent manic episode which a clinician needs to be aware of in the context of the management of bipolar disorders.
authors.affiliation: AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sundar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gnanavel
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate