title: Disulfiram-induced neuropathy: a case report.
abstract: Disulfiram is widely used for aversive treatment of alcoholism. Neuropathy is one of the most severe side effects of disulfiram therapy. We report the case of a young man who developed a neuropathy following disulfiram administration, with a virtually complete recovery within 2 months.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Institute, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India, 753007. Electronic address: satyakgmu@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Satyakam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohapatra
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Institute, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India, 753007.
authors.forename: Manas Ranjan
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sahoo
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Institute, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India, 753007.
authors.forename: Neelmadhav
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rath
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000427:Alcohol Deterrents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000188:drug therapy; D004221:Disulfiram / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000427:Alcohol Deterrents; D004221:Disulfiram
keywords: Alcohol; Disulfiram; Neuropathy