Pregabalin induced visual hallucinations – a rare adverse reaction

Delirium, psychosis, and visual hallucinations induced by pregabalin.

1Department of Neurology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp), São Paulo SP, Brazil; 2Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), São Paulo SP, Brazil; 3Department of Orthopaedics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp), São Paulo SP, Brazil. Correspondence: José Luiz Pedroso; Rua Botucatu 740; 04023-900 São Paulo SP Brasil; E-mail: [email protected] Conflict of interest: T...

A rare adverse reaction of sorafenib

Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor thought to target vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptor. The European Medicines Agency (EAMA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of sorafenib in late-stage hepatic cellular cancer (HCC) on October 30, 2007, and November 19, 2007, respectively. It is the only drug approved for use in the systematic treatment of primary HCC, ...

Metoprolol-induced visual hallucinations: a case series

INTRODUCTION Metoprolol is a widely used beta-adrenergic blocker that is commonly prescribed for a variety of cardiovascular syndromes and conditions. While central nervous system adverse effects have been well-described with most beta-blockers (especially lipophilic agents such as propranolol), visual hallucinations have been only rarely described with metoprolol. CASE PRESENTATIONS Case 1 w...

A Case Report on Somatoform Disorder: Colorful Visual Hallucinations

Objectives: To report a case of somatoform disorder (not otherwise specified-NOS). Methods: The patient was an eight-year-old boy who complained of anxiety and seeing visual hallucinations of colorful shapes. He was administered ant migraine and antiepileptic drugs. However, no changes were observed. Psychotherapy was started, as well as fluoxetine (20 mg per day). Initial assessments includ...

Propylthiouracil Induced Vasculitis: A Rare Adverse Event