Amisulpride-induced mania in a patient with schizophrenia

A Case of Probable Amisulpride Induced Mania after Eight Months of Therapy

Development of manic symptoms during treatment with atypical antipsychotics can be a troublesome side effect that has been described with most atypical antipsychotics. However, reports of amisulpride induced mania have been rare. Here, we report the case of an 18-year-old male patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, who developed manic symptoms while on treatment with amisulpride. While previous ...

Fluoxetine-induced mania in an Asian patient.

Effect of Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction on Amisulpride-Induced Hyperprolactinemia in Women with Schizophrenia: A Preliminary Study

Objective The aim of this study is to observe the effect of Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction (PGD) on hyperprolactinemia in women with schizophrenia induced by Amisulpride. Material and Methods A total of 41 female schizophrenia patients receiving Amisulpride were randomly divided into placebo (n = 20) and PGD groups (n = 21). Maintaining the original Amisulpride dose, the two groups were given pl...

Cabergoline-induced Mania in a Patient of Pituitary Microadenoma

Cabergoline, a dopamine agonist agent, is commonly used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia, Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, and antipsychotic-induced prolactin elevation. It is generally well tolerated as compared to other dopamine agonist agents due to its more selective D2 receptor agonistic effect. We present a case of a 25-year-old female who developed manic episode, followi...

The wandering of families with schizophrenia patient in a challenging support system and covid 19 crisis

Introduction: schizophrenia is a chronic condition that leads to debilitating consequences, is associated numerous challenges. So families need long-term psychosocial support. Methods: the study was performed by interpretive descriptive method. Using purposive sampling, 30 participants participated in the study. Data were collected through individual interviews and coded, codes with similar the...